Behaviour Specialist HLTA – Rhondda Cynon Taf (September Start)
Pay: .00 per day (depending on experience)
Role
As a Behaviour Specialist HLTA you will support pupils’ learning and wellbeing by working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and senior leadership to improve behaviour outcomes and create a safe, structured environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Targeted behaviour support: Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions to improve engagement, emotional regulation, and classroom readiness.
- De‑escalation & positive behaviour strategies: Apply consistent approaches to reduce disruption and support pupils back into learning.
- HLTA classroom support: Lead learning activities, deliver planned sessions, and provide high‑quality cover where required.
- Pastoral input: Support pupils with routines, transitions and reintegration plans following incidents or time out of class.
- Collaboration: Work alongside teachers, ALN/SEN staff and pastoral teams to support individual behaviour plans and strategies.
- Safeguarding‑first practice: Record and report concerns in line with school policy and procedures.
Ideal Candidate
Resilient, calm under pressure, and genuinely passionate about helping young people succeed. Required qualifications and experience include:
- Experience working with children/young people in an education setting (secondary desirable)
- Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build rapport quickly
- Confidence leading learning, interventions or cover as an HLTA
- A proactive, team‑focused approach and excellent communication skills
Desirable (but not essential) experience supporting learners with SEMH, EBD, mental health needs, challenging behaviour, anxiety or ALN.
Benefits
You will be supported by a specialist education consultant and considered for additional opportunities across Wales.
Legal and Safeguarding
Aspire People Limited is committed to safeguarding and promotes 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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