Higher-Level Teaching Assistant Work-Related Learning Team

St Joseph’s Specialist Trust; Waverley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant for Work-Related Learning. This role offers a blend of classroom teaching support and practical work experiences, playing a vital part in student development. The ideal candidate should have prior experience as a Teaching Assistant or HLTA and be adept in mentoring and communication. Salary ranges from £27,715 to £30,677 for qualified candidates, reflecting the importance of this role in facilitating high-quality education.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or Higher-Level Teaching Assistant.
• Ability to support students in work-related learning experiences.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students through functional and motivational work experiences.
• Contribute to lesson planning and preparation.
• Monitor students and mentor Teaching Assistants.

Skills

Experience as Teaching Assistant or HLTA

Ability to support work-related learning

Strong communication skills

Mentoring Teaching Assistants

Education

Relevant qualifications for teaching support

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Work-Related Learning)

36 hours per week | 39 weeks per year (term time & 5 inset / CPD days)

Actual salary: Qualified £27,715 - £30,677 / Unqualified: £23,999 - £26,603

Are you an experienced TA or HLTA looking to take the next step in your career?

About the Role

St Joseph’s Specialist Trust is seeking a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (Work-Related Learning) to join our dedicated team as soon as possible. This role is a unique opportunity to combine classroom‑based teaching support with meaningful, practical work‑related learning experiences.

You will spend:

• 3 days per week within the Work‑Related Learning (WRL) Team
• 2 days per week as an HLTA within our classrooms

As a member of the Work‑Related Learning Department, you will support students through functional, motivational and meaningful work experiences, delivered both internally and externally. When working in class you will deliver learning, contribute to lesson planning and preparation alongside the class teacher and support high‑quality educational outcomes. HLTAs also play a key role in monitoring students and mentoring Teaching Assistants.

About St Joseph’s Specialist Trust

St Joseph’s Specialist Trust is an SEN school, college, children’s home and adult …