Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Inclusion

Acorn Care and Education; King's Bromley; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in King's Bromley seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development. This role involves mentoring staff, delivering targeted interventions, and supporting individuals with special educational needs. A commitment to promoting positive behaviour and wellbeing is essential. A 4-day working week with competitive benefits is offered.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Wide range of health benefits

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting colleagues in an educational or care setting.
• Ability to deliver interventions and manage behaviour effectively.
• Understanding of EHCP processes and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring to Teaching Assistants and staff.
• Deliver interventions and support for pupils needing extra help.
• Collaborate with pastoral teams to improve behaviour strategies.

Skills

Mentoring and coaching skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Experience with SEN and safeguarding

Emotional coaching strategies

Organizational skills

Job description

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? Outcomes First Group puts wellbeing first and is proud to trial a 4‑Day Working Week, letting staff work one day less each week while still receiving full‑time pay.

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Inclusion)
Location: Options Trent Acres, Kings Bromley, Staffordshire, DE13 7HR
Salary: £25,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday – Friday | 8am – 4pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: November 2025
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

This exciting opportunity supports pupils’ social, emotional and academic development. Working closely with teachers, teaching assistants and the pastoral team, you’ll deliver targeted interventions, promote positive behaviour and ensure every pupil succeeds in a nurturing and structured environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring, coaching and support to Teaching Assistants and classroom staff
• Deliver targeted interventions and personalised support to pupils requiring time out of the classroom
• Work collaboratively with the pastoral team to develop and implement behaviour improvement strategies
• Support pupils in understanding and meeting school expectations for conduct and engagement
• Model positive behaviour management and encourage emotional resilience and self‑regulation
• Maintain accurate records of pastoral interventions and evaluate their impact
• Offer on‑call behavioural support to staff when required
• Lead self‑reflection sessions and proactive interventions to reduce exclusions
• Support the SEN team with inclusion practices, EHCP reviews and individual learning plans
• Promote safeguarding and contribute to the personal development and wellbeing of all young people

About You

• Be passionate about inclusion and committed to supporting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Have experience mentoring or supporting colleagues within an educational or care setting
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, building trust with pupils, families, and staff
• Be confident in delivering interventions and using emotional coaching strategies
• Have a solid understanding of SEN, EHCP processes, and safeguarding procedures
• Be proactive, solution‑focused, and able to work independently when required
• Be organised, reflective, and committed to maintaining accurate records and evidence‑based practice
• Model resilience, empathy, and professionalism at all times

Why join Options Autism?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day knowing your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Market‑leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista
• Wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, plus paid fertility treatment support
• We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.*