Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Unqualified Teacher)

Outcomes First Group; Bromley; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Bromley is seeking a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant. The role involves supporting teachers and providing personalized learning experiences for pupils, including leading lessons when needed. Applicants should have HLTA status and experience in SEN settings. The position offers a permanent contract, competitive salary, and a commitment to professional development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support services

Discount options

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups.
• Lead whole-class lessons when required.
• Help pupils build confidence and independence.

Skills

Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status

Experience in SEN/ASC setting

Calm and resilient

Independent and collaborative work

Confidence in leading lessons

Empowering pupils

Education

English and Maths GCSE

HLTA qualification

Job description

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.

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)

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.

Over 19 years Options Autism has 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.

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.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.