Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Oxted School; Old Oxted; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxted School is seeking a motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with a maths specialism to support students with SEND and enable full access to the curriculum. This is a full-time, term-time position, working 36 hours per week across 39 weeks per year.

The HLTA will lead Teaching Assistants, deliver targeted interventions, and collaborate with staff to support learning and wellbeing. The successful candidate will uphold safeguarding, comply with GDPR, and contribute to inclusive

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (including English and Maths) or equivalent.
• HLTA status or relevant Level 2/3 qualifications (e.g., NNEB).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Competence with IT tools and ability to analyse and present data.
• Experience working in a similar role within education or SEND environments.
• Proven organisational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Providing line management for Teaching Assistants.
• Planning and delivering lessons to individuals, groups, or whole classes as required.
• Monitoring and assessing student progress through data and feedback.
• Reporting concerns, incidents, or safeguarding issues in line with policies.
• Supporting delivery of curriculum-aligned interventions and activities.

Skills

Lead TAs

SEND support

Maths specialism

Data analysis

IT literacy

Communication

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), enabling them to access the curriculum and achieve their full potential.

Oxted School is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant with a specialism in Maths to support high quality teaching and learning. This is a full-time, term time position, working 36 hours per week / 39 weeks per year.

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide guidance to and oversee Teaching Assistants.
• Deliver tailored learning interventions to meet students’ individual needs.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to support classroom management and behaviour strategies.
• Uphold safeguarding policies and promote student well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting delivery of curriculum-aligned interventions and activities.
• Planning and delivering lessons to individuals, groups, or whole classes as required.
• Monitoring and assessing student progress through data and feedback.
• Reporting concerns, incidents, or safeguarding issues in line with policies.
• Providing line management for Teaching Assistants.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (including English and Maths) or equivalent.
• HLTA status or relevant Level 2/3 qualifications (e.g., NNEB).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Competence with IT tools and ability to analyse and present data.
• Experience working in a similar role within education or SEND environments.
• Proven organisational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

The Howard Partnership Trust is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, disability, race, age, or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

SAFEGUARDING AND FURTHER INFORMATION

The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.