Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Amegreen Children's Services; Newbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance (death in service)

Health cash plan

Training and development

Free holiday accommodation

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension with enhanced employer

Sick pay scheme

Car scheme & Cycle to Work

Employee recognition

Discounted driving lessons

Referral bonus

Job summary

Northcroft School is seeking an energetic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils with diverse needs in a small, supportive setting in West Berkshire. The role focuses on both academic and emotional development, with a calm leadership style and strong collaboration with staff.

The HLTA will deliver learning activities, supervise groups, and follow safeguarding procedures while maintaining high standards of pupil engagement and behaviour across the day.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting children or young people with complex needs including SEND and social/emotional needs.
• Qualification at Level 3 or Level 5 is essential.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class to improve engagement, behaviour and progress.
• Deliver learning activities and interventions in line with teacher planning.
• Lead whole-class learning when required.
• Run a half-termly supervision group to support the wider TA team.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies.

Skills

Level 3/5 qualification

SEND experience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 3 qualification

Level 5 qualification

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Northcroft School

About Northcroft School

Northcroft School is a small, outstanding independent school in West Berkshire, supporting up to 34 students with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. We welcome students from Year 7 to Year 11 and place children at the heart of everything we do.

Our pupils may have learning difficulties, social and emotional needs and autism (ASD). Many have a history of non-attendance and need a consistent, relational approach to help them re-engage with education. With a child-centred approach and a commitment to trauma-informed practice, we create opportunities for pupils to rediscover their love of learning.

As part of Amegreen Education, we focus on personalised education pathways that support both academic progress and emotional development. Our broad and enriching curriculum is designed to build confidence, inspire curiosity and help every child achieve their potential.

The role

We are looking for an energetic, dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support students to thrive both academically and emotionally. This is a hands-on role where relationships, consistency and calm leadership make a real difference every day.

Key responsibilities

• Support pupils in class to improve engagement, behaviour and progress
• Deliver learning activities and interventions, in line with teacher planning
• Lead whole-class learning when required
• Run a half-termly supervision group to support the wider TA team
• Follow safeguarding procedures, school policies and the staff code of conduct

Essential requirements

• Proven experience supporting children or young people with complex needs, including SEND and social and emotional needs
• A relevant qualification at Level 3 or Level 5 (essential)
• Confidence leading learning, supporting engagement and behaviour, and working calmly under pressure
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Working pattern, support and benefits Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm, with minimal after-hours commitments
• Friday afternoons are CPD time with no students on site, plus 10 INSET days across the year
• Therapeutic reflection and twice-daily briefings to support strong practice and consistency
• Regular offsite outdoor learning and enrichment sessions
• Hot lunch cooked on site every day
• Opportunities to collaborate across West Berkshire and with our partnership school, sharing expertise and best practice
• Life insurance (death in service) - 4x basic annual salary
• Health cash plan (Health Shield) (after probation/eligibility applies)
• Training and development - induction and mandatory training, plus CPD, therapeutic support and further qualifications
• Free holiday accommodation - company holiday home on south coast
• Discounts - Blue Light Card + local partner discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free, confidential 24/7 support helpline
• Company pension with award winning provider and enhanced employer contributions
• Company sick pay scheme available after 6 months' service
• Electric car scheme + Cycle to Work - salary sacrifice options
• Recognition - Employee of the Month + long service awards
• Discounted driving lessons with local instructor
• Referral bonus scheme - financial incentives for successful referrals (criteria apply)

Equality and diversity

Amegreen is committed to being an organisation where people can be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are actively building diverse teams. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.

Safeguarding and GDPR

Amegreen Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and references.

All employees must follow safeguarding and GDPR policies and complete mandatory training. Successful candidates will complete a thorough safeguarding onboarding process, including a full employment history review and an enhanced DBS check.