At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' learning and development, especially those with additional needs.
- Company: Join a passionate team at Gosford Hill School, dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy professional development, wellbeing support, and a solid pension scheme.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and a commitment to safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives in a supportive school environment.
- Qualifications: Must meet Higher Level Teaching Assistant Standards or have equivalent experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you committed and passionate about making a difference to the life chances of our students? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity, in a successful school where every child truly matters? We are seeking to appoint a committed and forward thinking HLTA, who is passionate about supporting our young people in increasing learning outcomes for targeted students including SEND, PP/CWCF & EAL.
You will be joining our Inclusion Team, who are all dedicated to their work in supporting students at Gosford Hill School. This role is suitable for someone who has met the Higher Level Teaching Assistant Standards or equivalent qualification or experience.
If you are interested in the post, please complete an application form outlining your reasons for applying and your suitability for the post. The closing date for receipt of applications is Midnight on Sunday 12th July 2026. Interview date Wednesday 15th July 2026.
If you'd like to speak confidentially about the role before applying, you can contact Nicola Cooke, PA to the Headteacher, by emailing jobapplications@gosfordhillschool.org or calling 01865 374971.
Our employees benefit from a wide variety of support including extensive continuing professional learning and development opportunities, wellbeing and staff networks and access to Defined Benefit Pension Schemes (TPS and LGPS) for all staff. For more information on what it is like to work for the Trust, and the benefits you could access, please see our “Working in RLT” guide.
This role includes regulated activity relevant to children. The River Learning Trust and Gosford Hill School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. The Trust is required to conduct a variety of checks and online searches about you as part of their recruitment process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. For all RLT Safer Recruitment Documentation candidates should click on the following link RLT Safer Recruitment Documents for Candidates. Please see our website for up to date policies including our Child Protection and Behaviour Policies.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. For further guidance for applicants click on this link List of offences that are not filtered.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in Kidlington employer: Gosford Hill School
Gosford Hill School, part of the River Learning Trust, is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. With a strong emphasis on professional development, our staff enjoy extensive training opportunities, wellbeing initiatives, and access to generous pension schemes. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of our students while being part of a collaborative team that values every individual.
