Level 4 HLTA (higher level teaching assistant) with SEN allowance

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational establishment in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant dedicated to supporting primary-aged pupils on the autistic spectrum. The role involves working in a well-resourced resource base and collaborating with teachers to meet pupils' needs. Candidates should demonstrate experience with SEND students and possess a strong understanding of autism. This position is full-time and requires a commitment to safeguarding students.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate meeting the 33 HLTA standards.
• Experience with pupils on the autistic spectrum.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support primary-aged pupils in the resource base.
• Collaborate with teachers and teaching assistants.
• Teach a class in teacher's absence.

Skills

Experience working with SEND pupils

Knowledge of autism

Ability to teach in the teacher's absence

Collaborative work

Motivational skills

Punctuality

Commitment to high standards

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Job Information:

Are you an experienced and successful teaching assistant who meets the HLTA standards?

We are looking to appoint a committed higher level teaching assistant to our team for our Resource Base for 16 primary‑aged pupils on the autistic spectrum with Education, Health and Care plans. The resource base is purpose built, well‑resourced, and part of our main building. As a member of the resource base team, you will work alongside teachers and Level 3 teaching assistants, to meet our pupils' needs. You will also have opportunities to work alongside staff in our successful mainstream school.

Successful candidates will also:

• Already be a higher level teaching assistant or demonstrate that they meet the 33 HLTA standards
• Successful experience of working with SEND pupils, particularly those on the autistic spectrum
• Have a good knowledge of autism and a willingness to learn more
• Be able to teach a class in the teacher’s absence
• Work collaboratively and effectively with others
• Be an enthusiastic, hardworking professional who can motivate and inspire children
• Be punctual and reliable
• Have high expectations of themselves and others and be committed to promoting high standards
• Commit to safeguarding our pupils

Aston Tower is a very successful two‑form entry multi‑cultural primary school that serves a community which really values our work. We are very well‑resourced, have a large and committed staff team, well‑behaved, appreciative pupils, and highly supportive trustees. The school has a happy and vibrant ethos. The school is set in spacious, attractive, and well‑maintained modern premises. The school received a highly successful Ofsted inspection when it was judged to be working at an “outstanding” level.

Have a look at our website to get a flavour of our school. An application form and person specification are available from our website https://www.astontowerprimary.co.uk/job-vacancies

Closing date: Friday 21st November 2025 at 1.00 p.m.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. In addition to the candidate’s ability to perform the duties of the post, the interview will also explore issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any relevant issue which may arise from the references will be taken up at interview.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Aston Tower Multi‑academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are “protected”, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filtering Guide www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance