Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Garth Hill College; Priestwood; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support students with complex needs. The role involves working in both the main College and the Hub Wellbeing Centre, assisting students struggling with their education. Candidates should have Level 3 education qualifications and a passion for helping others. Join a friendly team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in young people's lives. Opportunities for professional development and career growth are provided.

Benefits

Positive and supportive atmosphere

Professional development opportunities

Strong staff association

Qualifications

• Must possess qualifications to support students with complex needs.
• Experience in teaching or supervision roles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide class cover supervision as required.
• Support students in the Hub Wellbeing Centre.
• Help students eliminate barriers to learning.

Skills

Support and motivate pupils

Working with diverse needs

Strong team ethos

Education

Level 3 education (two GCE 'A' Level passes)

Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics

Job description

37 hours per week, 44 weeks (Term Time Only Plus two Inset Days)

Are you committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people?

Do you have the expertise to support and motivate pupils with diverse needs?

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed person to the role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team in supporting students with complex needs, including class cover supervision as required.

The role involves working across both the main College and in our Hub Wellbeing Centre. The Centre offers support and interventions for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and/or Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA) needs, who are struggling to access a mainstream education. This is delivered on an individual and/or small group basis (typically 6-8 students), working with our young people to help them eliminate barriers to learning and achievement.

The successful candidate will be educated to Level 3 (two GCE 'A' Level passes) and possess Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics (GCSE Grade C or higher or equivalent). Prospective candidates are advised to study the person specification and job description for this post carefully.

Pupils enjoy coming to this inclusive, friendly school. (Ofsted, October 2024)

We offer a positive, friendly and supportive atmosphere, a strong team ethos, a strong staff association and the very best programme of professional development together with opportunities for career development.

Garth Hill College is a happy and vibrant place of learning. We are proud to be a genuinely comprehensive school and offer a wide and diverse range of excellent opportunities, inside and outside the classroom, that we believe enable our young people to develop exceptionally well both academically and personally.

Further details can be obtained from Mrs K Clarke at the College on [e-mail]. Only applications submitted on the College's application form will be considered.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 9am, 6 January 2026.

Garth Hill College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to appropriate vetting procedures and an enhanced DBS check.

This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) young people. You will need to tell us about any spent convictions or cautions, which may later appear on your DBS Certificate.