Higher Level Teaching Assistant

A specialist Mental Health Hospital School in Camberwell is looking for an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils aged 4–19 with complex mental health needs across two hospital-based sites.

Position details:

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) position to start in September 2026

• Long-term agency role with potential for ongoing opportunities

• Full-time position only (5 days per week)

• Supporting pupils with significant mental health needs within a specialist hospital school

• Delivering and supporting learning across a range of subjects, with a strong focus on Secondary Maths and Science

• Small class sizes and highly personalised learning programmes

• Based primarily at one hospital site, with occasional travel between both school sites

• Trial days taking place as soon as possible before the September start

• Location: Camberwell

The successful Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) will have:

• A HLTA qualification is desirable; however, candidates with substantial relevant experience will also be considered

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant with responsibility for leading lessons or covering classes in a teacher's absence

• Strong Secondary Maths and Science subject knowledge with confidence supporting both subjects

• Experience supporting children and young people with SEN, SEMH, or complex mental health needs

• Excellent curriculum knowledge and the ability to adapt learning to meet individual needs

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• A calm, resilient, and compassionate approach to supporting vulnerable young people

• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

• A genuine passion for supporting pupils to achieve both academically and emotionally

You will need:

• A fully enhanced Child and Adult DBS

• Full-time availability (5 days per week)

• Availability to attend a trial as soon as possible ahead of a September start

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN, SEMH, or mental health needs

• Confidence delivering lessons independently and supporting learning across a range of subjects

If this sounds like you, please apply with your CV today!

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