Pastoral HLTA – Burgess Hill

Pastoral HLTA Required for Alternative Provision School in West Sussex

Full-Time | Term Time Only | September Start

Engage Education are working in partnership with a well-respected Alternative Provision in West Sussex to recruit a dedicated Pastoral Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, multi-disciplinary team committed to helping pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, SEND, and those at risk of exclusion re-engage with education.

The school provides a nurturing, trauma-informed environment where every pupil is supported to overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering pastoral support, targeted interventions and promoting positive behaviour across the school.

Your Role

As a Pastoral HLTA, you will:

• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small group pastoral, emotional and behavioural interventions.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to promote engagement, resilience and self-regulation.
• Support pupils with SEMH, SEND and those facing barriers to learning using trauma-informed and restorative approaches.
• Manage challenging behaviour calmly and confidently, using effective de-escalation techniques.
• Support reintegration programmes for pupils returning to mainstream or alternative educational settings.
• Assist in developing and reviewing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Pastoral Support Plans, Behaviour Support Plans and Risk Assessments.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, SEND teams and external professionals to provide the best outcomes for pupils.
• Monitor, record and report on pupil progress, attendance and behaviour using school systems.
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion, wellbeing and positive behaviour throughout the school.
• Be available full-time during school hours.

The Ideal Candidate

We welcome applications from experienced HLTAs, Behaviour Mentors, Pastoral Support Workers and Teaching Assistants looking to progress into a higher-level role.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, SEND or challenging behaviour.
• A calm, resilient and nurturing approach with excellent behaviour management skills.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, restorative approaches and child development.
• The ability to build strong relationships with pupils, families and professionals.
• Excellent communication, organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Confidence delivering interventions independently and adapting support to individual needs.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above or equivalent).
• HLTA status or relevant experience is desirable, although applicants with strong pastoral experience are encouraged to apply.

Why choose Engage Education?

• We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee
• You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
• You will be invited to our wide range of continued professional development (CPD) training sessions, provided by our in-house team of experienced senior leaders. These are completely free to attend!
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How to apply

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below – or get in touch with us directly.

If you’re not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately you have not been successful for this role. We have a lot of applications to our positions, so don’t be disheartened – you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for. We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role.

All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.

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We look forward to hearing from you!