Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Connect

Wood Green School; Witney; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Wood Green School in Witney is seeking a compassionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our Inclusion Team within the SEMH Connect provision. You will help students access the curriculum and strive for their full academic and emotional development in a nurturing, inclusive environment.

The HLTA will work closely with the Connect Lead Teacher, teachers, families and the wider pastoral team to support learning and reintegrate students into mainstream lessons when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Collaborate with Connect Lead Teacher to support students.
• Support students to access the curriculum and achieve potential.
• Work with teachers, families and the pastoral team to secure positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering tailored learning within the SEMH Connect provision.
• Support reintegration of students to mainstream lessons when appropriate.
• Provide guidance and professional insight to support student progress.
• Collaborate with other agencies to offer comprehensive support.

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Grade 8 - Term time + 5 INSET Days (39 Weeks)

Woodstock Road, Witney, Oxon, OX28 1DX

Web Address: www.wgswitney.org.uk

Tel: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Head Teacher: Mr R W Shadbolt

Contact: [e-mail]

We are seeking to appoint a compassionate and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our Inclusion Team, working within our dedicated SEMH internal provision (Connect).

Connect provides a bespoke learning package for some Key Stage 4 students with SEMH needs who are unable to access learning in a fully mainstream environment and who would benefit from an adapted curriculum.

Students are supported to achieve their full potential academically and emotionally, including reintegrating to mainstream lessons as appropriate, with staff working with other agencies to offer comprehensive support.

The role of the HLTA is to work collaboratively with the Connect Lead Teacher to support students to access the curriculum and achieve their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment. You will work closely with teachers, families, and the wider pastoral team, offering support, guidance, and professional insight to help ensure positive outcomes for every student.

Our strong, inclusive reputation means that Wood Green School is oversubscribed. We are a 11-18 Academy school in the thriving town of Witney, 10 miles west of Oxford. We believe strongly in a culture of mutual respect and positive relationships, our values underpin everything we do.

Pay scale: Grade 8 Actual salary: £13,979 - £15,263

Hours: Term time only + 5 INSET days (39 weeks), 18.25 hours per week 8.15am-2.50pm, 3 days per week (Thursday and two other days)

If you have any questions, please contact [e-mail]

The closing date is midday on Thursday 24th September 2026

Applications are considered as they are received, we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.

Wood Green School and the Acer Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and obtain any other statutorily required clearance. Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (one from current/last employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role. Wood Green School is an equal opportunities employer.