Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Southport

Autism Initiatives Group; Sefton; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterhouse School in Southport is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support exceptional children. The role requires a passion for education and a strong understanding of autism, along with effective collaboration with teaching staff. This position offers a stable work environment and a chance to make a significant impact on learners' lives.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash Scheme after 2 years

Cycle to work scheme

Staff prize draws

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma.
• Strong understanding of Autism required.
• Ability to think creatively and flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher in delivering a specialist curriculum.
• Create a welcoming environment for all children and parents.
• Find ways to overcome barriers to learning.

Skills

Understanding of Autism

Creativity

Collaboration

Positive Attitude

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Diploma

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Southport

Salary: ££26,307 per annum Contract Type: PermanentTerm Time Only Hours: 35 hours per week Job Reference Number: PHS-HLTA Job Location: England Job Area: Peterhouse School, Southport Closing Date:23rd June 2025

“Staff, parents and pupils are clearly proud of their school and feel well supported in their wellbeing.”

(Wellbeing Award for Schools, 2022)

Are you looking for a role where you feel fulfilled knowing that you and your team have made a difference to the amazing young people you support?

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Peterhouse School, Southport

35 hours per week, term time only

£26,307 per annum

(actual salary based on working term-time only)

We are looking for an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting exceptional children and a creative approach to meeting needs and enhancing curriculum delivery.

In this role you will work collaboratively with the teacher and class staff team, to deliver education sessions and create a welcoming environment where all children and their parents feel valued and supported.

We want pupils to be excited about coming to school and love learning. We want them to be motivated and challenged as they thrive in a school that understands their individuality and celebrates their unique qualities and strengths. Most of all, we are committed to providing every learner with the tools and strategies to become a successful autistic adult.

As a HLTA, you will be able to think creatively and flexibly, using an understanding of each pupil’s individual needs. You will support the teacher in delivering our specialist curriculum, finding ways to engage pupils and overcome barriers to learning. You will have a positive attitude and be willing to reflect and develop. You will have a strong understanding of Autism, and hold a Teaching Assistant Level 3 Diploma as a minimum qualification.

What do we offer?

• An innovative and dynamic school with good established practices and a future place of growth;
• Learners who enjoy school and thrive on their broad-based curriculum and wide range of activities;
• A stable, friendly and committed staff team determined to give our learners the best possible opportunities;
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• A range of employee benefits incl Medicash Scheme (free after 2 years in post), staff prize draws, cycle to work scheme etc
• A team of leaders, teachers and staff that are welcoming, skilled and dedicated to our pupils

Further information

“Peterhouse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check with barred list information, the cost of which will be met by Autism Initiatives.”

The closing date for completed applications is 23 rd June 2025

Interviews will be held during w/c 7 th July 2025

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.

Registered Charity No. 702632

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Autism Initiatives Group of Companies. Autism Initiatives Group is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (07120634), registered office Sefton House, Bridle Road, Bootle, Merseyside L30 4XR and is registered as a charity in England and Wales (1170634). A registered charity in Ireland No. CHY17628. Autism Initiatives UK is a registered charity in Scotland - SC040905 in England & Wales - 702632, in Isle of Man - 835 and in Northern Ireland (NIC104641). Company Number: 2436777.