Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Omnia Sports Group; Great Holland; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

Gym discounts

Retail discounts

Life Assurance

Annual leave

Training & development

Job summary

Omnia Foundation, part of Omnia Sports Group, invites applications for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Essex, England. The role supports boys aged 12-16 with SEMH needs and ASD within a nurturing environment.

You will deliver learning activities, foster confidence, monitor progress, and work with staff, parents, and external professionals to ensure positive outcomes for all students.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, especially SEN, SEMH or ASD.
• Committed, caring and proactive approach to learning and wellbeing.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with safeguarding focus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging learning activities and support students' progress.
• Build positive relationships that foster confidence and independence.
• Monitor, assess, and record student achievement.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and external professionals.
• Champion inclusion, wellbeing and high expectations for every student.

Skills

SEN experience

ASD experience

Caring & proactive

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Omnia Sports Group Essex, England, GB

Make a real difference every day.

At Omnia Foundation, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. As a successful Independent Special School, we support boys aged 12-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), providing a safe, nurturing environment where they can achieve their full potential.

We're looking for a passionate and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. If you're committed to inspiring young people, building positive relationships, and creating engaging learning experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll do:

• Deliver engaging learning activities and support students' progress.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage confidence and independence.
• Monitor, assess, and record student achievement.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external professionals.
• Champion inclusion, wellbeing, and high expectations for every student.

What we're looking for:

• Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEN, SEMH, or ASD.
• A caring, resilient, and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes for all students.
• Someone who embodies our values: Open-minded, Motivated, Noble, Independent, and Achievers.
• Applicants should hold a full, UK driving licence, as some travel may be required.

Why join Omnia Foundation?

• Competitive salary plus a 4% provision allowance.
• Healthcare Cash Plan, gym and retail discounts.
• Life Assurance.
• Generous annual leave.
• Ongoing training, qualifications, and professional development.

We invest in our people because we know that great staff create life-changing opportunities for our students.

Statement of Child Protection - Note to applicants.

Visits to the school are strongly advised. For an informal discussion about the post, and to arrange a visit please contact [e-mail]

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our students and expect all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts within the company. Please note that a conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Please be aware that as part of our Safer Recruitment process, we will be conducting online searches on all applicants invited for interview. This is not part of the shortlisting process itself, but any causes for concern will be explored further at interview stage.

It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Please see our website for our policies on Child Protection and Safeguarding.

Applications may be considered as we receive them and we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitably qualified candidate prior to the closing date.

Omnia Foundation will not share your data with third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. Omnia Foundation will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you, and the Disclosure and Barring Service to obtain necessary criminal record checks.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are proud to support neurodiverse colleagues through an inclusive and person-centered approach.