Autism-Specialist HLTA Leader for Secondary

TKAT; Crawley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-quality professional development

Career progression towards QTS

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Flexible working options

LGPS pension

Job summary

Thomas Bennett Community College in Crawley is seeking a proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to lead The BASE, a Specialist Support Centre for autistic students. You will bridge specialist SEND provision with mainstream teaching, coordinate staff, and support inclusive practice across the school.

Ideal candidates bring resilience, warmth, and Level 4 HLTA or equivalent, with experience in SEND and mentoring. Opportunity for HLTA training and progression within the TKAT trust.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or Level 4 qualification, or significant experience with HLTA training possible.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate The BASE daily operations and deploy the LSA team in collaboration with SENCO and Deputy SENCO.

Skills

Provision Leadership

Targeted Interventions

Curriculum Bridging

EHCP & Reviews

ASC Expertise

Partnership & Transitions

Education

HLTA status or Level 4 qualification

GCSE English & Maths (Grade 4/C+)

Tools

Arbor MIS

Job description

Thomas Bennett Community College in Crawley is seeking a proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to lead The BASE, a Specialist Support Centre for autistic students. You will bridge specialist SEND provision with mainstream teaching, coordinate staff, and support inclusive practice across the school.

Ideal candidates bring resilience, warmth, and Level 4 HLTA or equivalent, with experience in SEND and mentoring. Opportunity for HLTA training and progression within the TKAT trust.