Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Islington Council; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Islington Council is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support students facing challenges in accessing mainstream education due to social communication issues. The role involves adapting lessons and providing tailored support to ensure students can thrive academically and socially. This opportunity is crucial for fostering inclusion and promoting student wellbeing in a diverse educational setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with barriers around social communication and anxiety.
• Ability to adapt and deliver curriculum and interventions for KS3 students.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of an adapted curriculum for students with social communication barriers.
• Support students' social, emotional, and mental health and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with teachers to improve learning and social inclusion.

Skills

Social Communication

Inclusion

Resilience

Emotional Wellbeing

Job description

About The Role

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Salary Scale: Scale 5 Spine point 12 - 15

Actual salary range: (£28,858 - £30,148 pa) Depending on experience

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a good school. We are proud to reflect the population of our local community, with a good mix of boys and girls from all backgrounds in our borough. Our diversity is one of our strengths.

We promote self-esteem and community values, our pastoral care and inclusion are a strength within the school. Staff know and support students extremely well and provide extra care and assistance where necessary.

The core purpose of the jobwill be to lead in the delivery of an adapted curriculum for students who are receiving their education in the new Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP). They will be adapting and delivering lessons and interventions to a very small group of KS3 students who are struggling to access the mainstream school, due to barriers around social communication and anxiety associated with ASC, with a view to helping them integrate successfully into more mainstream lessons as they move through the school. They will work in partnership with teachers to improve the learning and attainment of students while also promoting their independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. They will also support in the delivery of a range of other interventions, including extra-curricular opportunities and 1:1 and group interventions aimed at improving students’ social, emotional and mental health and wellbeing. The role provides support to students so that they can access the curriculum, participate in learning, develop their resilience and experience a sense of achievement and belonging.

To apply for the post visit Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Islington, London - Islington Council

Closing date: 23:59 pm on 3rd July 2025

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check is required for all successful applicants. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to declare anything that may disqualify them.

In line with KCSIE 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.