Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) For Compass Autism Provision

Preston Manor School; Wembley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Well-resourced facilities

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Preston Manor School is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support autistic students within Compass, the school's specialist autism provision. You will work to secure high-quality support for students with EHCPs inside the provision and across the wider school, delivering targeted interventions and collaborating with families and external professionals.

This role involves leading KS3 transition activities, building strong relationships with staff and students, and contributing to an

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students on the autism spectrum.
• Experience leading on KS3 transition.

Responsibilities

• Play a central role in ensuring students with EHCPs receive high-quality support within the provision and across the school.
• Deliver targeted interventions for students
• Work closely with families, teaching staff and external professionals
• Advocate for students across all areas of school life

Skills

Strong communication

Collaborative approach

Inclusive education

Job description

This Higher Level Teaching Assistant post sits within Compass, the specialist autism provision at Preston Manor School. The work centres on securing high-quality support for students with EHCPs, both inside the provision and across the wider school, through targeted interventions and close working with families and external professionals. It calls for experience supporting autistic students, including leading on Key Stage 3 transition. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Play a central role in ensuring students with EHCPs receive high-quality support within the provision and across the school
• Deliver targeted interventions for students
• Work closely with families, teaching staff and external professionals
• Advocate for students across all areas of school life

What’s required

Experience

• Experience supporting students on the autism spectrum
• Experience leading on KS3 transition

Skills & knowledge

• Strong communication skills
• Collaborative approach
• Passion for inclusive education

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Nice to have

• HLTA status, held or in progress
• Good understanding of exam access arrangements, including organising and managing accommodations

What’s offered

• Commitment to professional development
• Well-resourced facilities with newly refurbished classrooms
• Professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment
• Friendly and supportive staff