Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Connect at Wood Green School

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

Job summary

Wood Green School in Witney is seeking a compassionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join the Inclusion Team and support SEMH students in Connect provision. You will work with the Connect Lead Teacher to help students access the curriculum and achieve their potential in a nurturing, inclusive environment, collaborating with teachers, families and the pastoral team.

The school is an 11–18 Academy, located on Woodstock Road in Witney.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Connect Lead Teacher to support students in accessing the curriculum and achieving their full potential in a nurturing, inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, families and the pastoral team to provide guidance and professional insight for positive student outcomes.

Job description

About this Role

Woodstock Road, Witney, Oxon, OX28 1DX

Web Address: www.wgswitney.org.uk

Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected]

Head Teacher: Mr R W Shadbolt

Contact: [email protected]

HigherLevel Teaching Assistant

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

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

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

Students are supported to achieve their full potentialacademically and emotionally, including reintegrating to mainstream lessons asappropriate, with staff working with other agencies to offer comprehensivesupport.

The role of the HLTA is to work collaboratively with the ConnectLead Teacher to support students to access the curriculum and achieve theirfull potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment. You will work closelywith teachers, families, and the wider pastoral team, offering support,guidance, and professional insight to help ensure positive outcomes for everystudent.

Our strong, inclusive reputation means thatWood Green School is oversubscribed. We are a 11-18 Academy school in thethriving town of Witney, 10 miles west of Oxford. We believe strongly in aculture of mutual respect and positive relationships, our values underpineverything we do.

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

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

If youhave any questions, please contact [email protected]

Theclosing date is midday on Thursday 24th September 2026

Applicationsare considered as they are received, we reserve the right to make anappointment prior to the closing date.

WoodGreen School and the Acer Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of all children and preventing extremism; all staff must ensure thatthe highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations tosafeguard children and young people. Thesuccessful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure fromthe Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and obtain any other statutorilyrequired clearance. Employment will alsobe conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (one fromcurrent/last employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required forthe role. Wood Green School is an equalopportunities employer.