Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Unqualified Teacher)

Acorn Care and Education; Bromley; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education organization in Bromley is seeking a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (Unqualified Teacher) to join their team. This role allows for a 4-day working week while offering full-time pay, creating an exceptional work-life balance for employees. The successful candidate will support high-quality teaching and lead classes when needed, focusing on empowering students with Autism Spectrum Condition. The ideal candidate should have HLTA status and relevant experience, ensuring each pupil reaches their potential.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits platform

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Must have achieved Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status.
• Experience in an SEN/ASC setting is essential.
• Confident in leading lessons when required.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers to deliver engaging learning experiences.
• Lead whole-class lessons when required.
• Develop positive relationships with pupils.

Skills

Calm

Confident

Resilient

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Leadership in lessons

Education

English and Maths GCSE

HLTA qualification

Job description

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.

That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job Title: Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (Unqualified Teacher)

Location: Baston House School, Bromley, Kent BR2 7AB

Salary: £28,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am-4.30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start: February 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, Baston House School, part of the Options Autism family, is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (Unqualified Teacher) to join our dedicated and close-knit team.

This is an ideal role for someone ready to take the next step in their education career—supporting high-quality teaching, leading learning when required, and making a meaningful difference to pupils’ lives every day.

About the Role

As a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting teachers to deliver engaging, creative, and personalised learning experiences that meet the individual needs of our pupils. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.

You will work flexibly across the school, including:

• Supporting pupils one-to-one and in small groups


• Leading whole-class lessons when required


• Helping pupils build confidence, independence, and a love of learning

You will develop strong, positive relationships with pupils, encouraging engagement, interaction, and emotional regulation while supporting effective behaviour management strategies. A proactive, calm, and resilient approach is key to helping pupils feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

You will also play an important role in maintaining a strong safeguarding culture, ensuring pupils’ wellbeing is always a priority.

As part of a collaborative and supportive education team, your contribution will be genuinely valued, and you will be encouraged and supported in your ongoing professional development.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has achieved Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status


• Has experience working within an SEN/ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition) setting


• Is calm, confident, and resilient in the face of challenges


• Can work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider education team


• Is confident leading lessons or small groups when required


• Is committed to empowering every pupil to reach their full potential

Qualifications Required

• English and Maths GCSE (essential)


• HLTA qualification (desirable)

At Baston House School, we are committed to creating a nurturing, respectful environment where our pupils feel heard, supported, and inspired to thrive.

About Us

Baston House is an independent day specialist provider of education and care for young people and adults aged 5 to 19 years who have been diagnosed with Autism (ASC).

Baston House School ensures that our school environment supports learning and promotes the well-being of pupils and staff through a strong sense of community cohesion. Creating a sense of community, develop social understanding, improve well-being, enhance academic achievement, and develop independence are at the root of our school community. We work hard to provide a safe school where pupils are included in every aspect of school life.

For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance


• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions


• \"Your Wellbeing Matters\" – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks


• And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
  
  
  • A 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, along with 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, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

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