Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Ashford is seeking a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to support teachers in creative teaching approaches tailored to students' needs. Ideal candidates will have HLTA status and experience in SEN/ASC settings, along with strong teamwork skills and a motivation to inspire learning. The role offers a 4-day working week trial and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

4-Day Working Week trial

Life Assurance

Pension

Wellbeing support

Access to Vista Flexible Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN/ASC settings essential.
• Confidence in leading small groups and classes required.
• Ability to work calmly and engagingly.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering a pupil-centred approach.
• Work with individuals and small groups; lead lessons when required.
• Build positive relationships with pupils.

Skills

SEN/ASC experience

Teamwork skills

Confidence in leading classes

Calmness and resilience

Motivation to inspire learning

Education

Higher-Level Teaching Assistant status

Job description

Overview

As a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, you will support our teachers in taking a creative approach to teaching pupils according to their educational needs, maximising pupils' achievement, and ability to develop. This is a great opportunity for a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant who is motivated to inspire learning in pupils with varied and complex needs. You will work in a school with a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected and involved in decisions. You will work with individual and small groups of pupils, lead lessons when required, and build relationships to promote interaction and learning. You will bring experience of working in an SEN/ASC environment to a school committed to empowering students in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world. Having achieved HLTA status, you will be calm, engaging, resilient, enjoy teamwork, confident in leading classes and small groups, and motivated to help every pupil reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering a creative, pupil-centred approach to learning aligned with individual educational needs.
• Work with individuals and small groups; lead lessons when required;
• Build positive relationships with pupils to promote interaction and learning;
• Apply your SEN/ASC experience to support pupils effectively and safely; uphold safeguarding standards.
• Contribute to creating an inclusive learning environment that enables pupils to make outstanding progress.

Qualifications and Expectations

• Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status.
• Experience in SEN/ASC settings; ability to work calmly, engagingly and resiliently.
• Confidence in leading classes and small groups; strong teamwork skills.
• Motivation to help every pupil reach their potential and to inspire learning.

Benefits and Additional Information

• 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial where applicable, with continued full-time pay; eligibility may depend on probation and staffing.
• Reward package including Life Assurance, Pension, Wellbeing support, and access to Vista Flexible Benefits Platform (health, wellbeing, discounts, and other benefits).
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils; DBS disclosure and safeguarding checks required as part of the recruitment process.
• Notice: Outcomes First Group/Acorn Education may close vacancies early if a high volume of suitable applications is received.