Behaviour specialist HLTA
Aspire People
Pay: £100.00-£130.00 per day (depending on experience)
Are you passionate about making a real difference for pupils who need strong, consistent behaviour support? Aspire People are recruiting a Behaviour Specialist HLTA for a September start in secondary schools across Torfaen.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on building relationships, supporting emotional regulation, and helping learners re‑engage and succeed as schools prepare for the new academic year.
The Role
As a Behaviour Specialist HLTA, you will be a key part of the school's support team, working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and SEN/ALN leads to promote positive behaviour and create a calm, structured learning environment from September onwards.
Key Responsibilities
Targeted behaviour support - Deliver 1:1 and small‑group interventions to support emotional regulation, engagement and readiness to learn
Positive behaviour & de‑escalation - Use consistent strategies to reduce disruption and support pupils back into the classroom
HLTA classroom responsibilities - Lead learning activities, deliver planned sessions and provide high‑quality cover where required
Pastoral support - Support pupils with routines, transitions and reintegration following incidents or time out of class
Collaborative working - Contribute to behaviour plans alongside teachers, pastoral teams and SEN/ALN staff
Safeguarding - Record and report concerns in line with school safeguarding procedures
The Ideal Candidate
You will be calm, resilient and proactive, with a genuine commitment to supporting young people. You should have:
Experience working with children or young people in an education or support setting
Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build rapport quickly
Confidence leading learning and interventions at HLTA level
Excellent communication skills and a team‑focused approach
Desirable (but not essential): Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, EBD, mental health needs, challenging behaviour, anxiety and/or ALN.
Apply Now
If you're interested in this Behaviour Specialist HLTA role starting in September in Torfaen, apply today with your CV and we will be in touch.
Contact:
Melissa Riddle - Business Manager (Secondary & FE)
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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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