Higher Level Teaching Assistant

The Witherslack Group; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Tonbridge is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related needs. The successful candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 and HLTA qualification, alongside a passion for helping children learn and develop. Responsibilities include devising learning activities, facilitating meetings, and working closely with teachers. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including training, career progression, and a contributory pension.

Benefits

Competitive salary £27,448 – £29,187

Full induction and on‑the‑job training

Full school holidays

Career progression within the organization

Flexible benefits such as life insurance and medical cover

Well‑being tools and employee assistance

Contributory pension matched up to 5%

£1,000 referral bonus

24/7 access to free virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Teaching Assistant required.
• Genuine passion for supporting children is essential.
• Ability to plan meetings and work without supervision needed.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
• Help them learn, develop their abilities and raise self-esteem.
• Work with teachers to devise complementary learning activities.
• Plan and facilitate meetings and independent sessions.

Skills

Person-centred approach

Resilience

Ability to help children learn

Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Education

Relevant NVQ Level 3

HLTA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Tonbridge

We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for our purpose built state‑of‑the‑art school catering primarily for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's and Speech, Language and Communication needs.

We want someone with a natural person‑centred approach who is resilient, dedicated and able to help children learn, develop abilities and raise self‑esteem.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
• Help them learn, develop their abilities and raise self‑esteem.
• Work with teachers to devise complementary learning activities.
• Plan and facilitate meetings and independent sessions.

Qualifications

• Relevant NVQ Level 3 and a HLTA qualification, or equivalent.
• Significant experience as a Teaching Assistant.
• Genuine passion for supporting children and the ability to plan meetings, work without supervision and liaise with teachers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary £27,448 – £29,187.
• Full induction and on‑the‑job training.
• Full school holidays.
• Career progression within the Witherslack Group.
• Flexible benefits such as life insurance, medical cover and high‑street discounts.
• Well‑being tools and employee assistance.
• Contributory pension matched up to 5%.
• £1,000 referral bonus for recommending a friend.
• 24/7 access to free virtual GP service.