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 for a Behaviour Specialist HLTA to work in Cardiff from September. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on building relationships, supporting emotional regulation, and helping learners re-engage and succeed in school.
The Role
As a Behaviour Specialist HLTA, you'll be a vital part of the school's support network-working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and SEN/ALN leads to promote positive behaviour and create a calm, structured learning environment.
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: Apply 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: Assist pupils with routines, transitions and reintegration following incidents or time out of class
Collaborative working: Support behaviour plans alongside teachers, pastoral teams and ALN/SEN staff
Safeguarding: Record and report concerns in line with school safeguarding procedures
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone 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 with SEMH, EBD, mental health needs, challenging behaviour, anxiety and/or ALN.
Why Aspire People?
You'll be supported by a specialist education consultant and considered for additional opportunities across Wales.
Apply Now
If you're interested in this Behaviour Specialist HLTA role in Cardiff for September, apply today with your CV and we'll 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
Salary description
£100.00 - £130.00 per day