Higher Level Teaching Assistant

New Forest Care Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider seeks a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant for their Southampton Outdoor Learning Centre. The role involves supporting the educational needs of SEN children, fostering their development, and collaborating closely with teachers. Opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement are offered, along with a comprehensive set of benefits.

Benefits

Regular in-house training

Funded professional qualifications

Recommend-a-friend scheme

Discretionary rewards

Company Sick Pay Scheme

On-site parking

Enhanced DBS coverage

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN children required.
• Professional appearance and commitment to safeguarding policies expected.
• Driving license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support academic and emotional growth of students.
• Work closely with subject leads on project-based learning.
• Maintain accurate student records.

Skills

Effective communication

Initiative and creativity in problem-solving

Relationship building

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Southampton

Client: New Forest Care Ltd

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c0741a9983e8

Job Views: 3

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

Hours: Full time, permanent, 40 hours per week, Term time only

Are you passionate about being a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) or aspiring to become one? We are looking to appoint at our Outdoor Learning Centre, New Forest School. The successful candidate should have experience working with SEN children, demonstrate sound knowledge, skills, and understanding of the TA role, and support the learning and personal development of our children.

The HLTA role aligns with TA standards and involves working closely with subject leads to deliver bespoke, project-based learning for key pupils within our provision.

This role offers opportunities for professional development and pay progression for those wishing to advance their careers in teaching.

Note: The company cannot sponsor international workers. You must provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Core Requirements

The Higher Level Teaching Assistant will demonstrate:

• Ability to build relationships with young people to support them academically and emotionally.
• Professional appearance, punctuality, and attendance.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and supporting the school’s safeguarding policies.
• Ability to support students with behaviour plans and strategies.
• Proactiveness regarding health and safety.
• Effective communication with leadership, staff, parents, and external agencies.
• Maintaining accurate student records promptly.
• Use of initiative and creativity in problem-solving.

A driving license is preferred.

What We Offer:

• Regular in-house training.
• Funded professional qualifications.
• Recommend-a-friend scheme.
• Discretionary rewards such as Amazon vouchers or monetary rewards.
• Company Sick Pay Scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Enhanced DBS coverage.

Again, the company cannot sponsor international workers. Evidence of right to work is required.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.