Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Shorefields; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New pay scales

Private healthcare package (Vitality)

Professional development funding (up 百

Job summary

Octavia House Schools seeks an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our trauma-centred therapeutic primary team in Essex from January 2027 (or sooner). Based at our Great Baddow site (KS1-KS2), you will work closely with therapists and teachers to deliver our relationships-first approach.

We welcome experienced mainstream colleagues to broaden their skill base. Early applications are encouraged for a January 2027 start.

Responsibilities

• HLTA work as one with therapists and teachers and are at the core of realising the schools' relationships-first, therapeutic ethos.
• Create and maintain a well-managed, calm, secure and happy classroom prioritising quality of learning environment.
• Supervise, support and lead whole classes to cover absences across sites as directed by senior leaders.
• Assess pupils' academic and SEMH progress using assessment milestones and SEMH scale, prepare achievement reports for families and placing authorities.
• Adhere to the schools' relationships-first policy to support pupils' positive behaviour and improvements over time.

Job description

Position Start Date: 04/01/2027 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 27/11/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: Interviews taking place on a rolling basis

At Octavia House Schools, we have a passionate team delivering high quality trauma-centred therapeutic education, supporting and building relationships with pupils who have adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and complex social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, as well as other associated special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Octavia House schools have been leading the way in therapeutic education since 2012. Recent Independent School Inspectorate's routine and material change inspections of our London and Essex schools were successful and highlighted a rare significant strength. This is in addition to our previous outstanding Ofsted reports which demonstrate the strength of our provision across all sites and the success of our specialist therapeutic approach.

We have a unique & exciting opportunity for Higher Level Teaching Assistants to make a genuine difference in our pupils' lives across our trauma-centred therapeutic primary school in Essex.

We are seeking experienced Teaching Assistants to join our team on a full-time basis, from January 2027 (or sooner!).

Successful candidates will be based at our Great Baddow site (KS1-KS2).

Although we are a specialist setting, we proactively welcome applications from experienced mainstream colleagues, from varying disciplines, who would like to extend their skill base.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• HLTAs 'work as one' with therapists and teachers and are at the core of realising the schools' relationships-first, therapeutic ethos.
• Creating and maintaining a well-managed, calm, secure and happy classroom where priority is given to the quality of the learning environment.
• To supervise, support and lead whole classes to cover absences as needed, including working across sites as directed by senior leaders.
• Assessing pupils' academic and SEMH progress using our assessment milestones and SEMH scale, completing achievement reports for families and placing authorities.
• Adhere to the schools' relationships-first policy, ethos and procedures, to support pupils' positive behaviour, and improvements in behaviour over time

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT OHS:

• New, highly-competitive pay scales
• An opportunity to be part of a unique, seamless therapeutic team model.
• Vitality's private healthcare package which includes health, medical and dental insurance, lifestyle benefits, heavily-discounted gym membership and various rewards.
• Opportunities for high-quality professional development and career progression, and financial support of up to 100% towards relevant professional qualifications.

Early applications are encouraged. We welcome candidates who are available to start from January 2027 (or sooner!).

Information about the School

Our teachers and therapists 'work as one'. We are specialists in education and therapy for pupils who have suffered adverse childhood experiences. Our schools provide an ambitious curriculum, designed to give pupils the knowledge and 'cultural capital' they need to succeed in modern British society. As well as getting the therapy they need, pupils study a range of national curriculum subjects.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Lauren Walters
High Street, Great Baddow
Essex, CM2 7HH Telephone: [phone] opt 4
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