Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Acorn Care and Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider is seeking a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to support engaging lessons and promote student independence. The ideal candidate will possess HLTA status and experience in an SEN/ASC setting. Key responsibilities include leading lessons and maintaining a strong safeguarding culture. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in an SEN/ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition) setting is essential.
• Commitment to empowering every pupil to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in line with pupil needs.
• Assist in lesson planning and delivery alongside qualified teachers.

Skills

Calm in challenging situations

Confident in leading lessons

Ability to encourage pupil engagement

Education

Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status

English and Maths GCSE

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Higher-Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Baston House School, Bromley, Kent BR2 7AB

Salary: Up to £26,000.00 per annum dependent on experience (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start: October 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our ongoing 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, you may work one day less each week (or equivalent hours) while still receiving full-time pay, subject to probationary conditions. Some schools have already implemented 4DWW and others are preparing to roll it out.

About the role:

• You will support teachers to deliver engaging and creative lessons tailored to pupil needs, helping maximise achievement, independence, and confidence.
• You will support teaching and learning in individual and small group settings, lead lessons when required, and build positive relationships with pupils to encourage engagement.
• You will contribute to maintaining a strong safeguarding culture and bring a proactive, flexible approach to classroom support and behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in line with pupil needs, including leading lessons or groups when required.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of lessons alongside qualified teachers.
• Promote pupil engagement, independence, and confidence; foster a positive classroom environment.
• Maintain safeguarding standards and contribute to behaviour management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status
• Experience in an SEN/ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition) setting
• Calm, confident, and resilient in challenging situations
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider education team
• Experience confidently leading lessons or small groups when required
• Commitment to empowering every pupil to reach their full potential
• English and Maths GCSE (essential)
• HLTA qualification (desirable)

About Us

Baston House School is an independent day specialist provider of education and care for young people and adults aged 5 to 19 with Autism (ASC). We aim to create a nurturing environment where pupils feel heard, supported and inspired to thrive.

As part of Options Autism within Outcomes First Group, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding checks.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Wellbeing support and health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) with a range of health, wellbeing, and insurance options
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car schemes
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of suitable applications is received.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay; 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.

Additional Information

Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. If delays occur, we do not accept liability for loss of earnings or other costs due to compliance checks. All stages are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements.