Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Colchester

We have the opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our Colchester campus on a full time, term time only, permanent basis.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Competitive salary enhancement payscales
• Enthusiastic, motivated students who want to learn with minimal behavioural challenges.
• High-quality, technology-empowered learning environments.
• Ongoing professional learning opportunities through our Global Teacher Academy.
• Strong career advancement opportunities.
• Great work-life balance and a focus on well-being.
• No after-school or weekend sports and limited out-of-hours school activities.
• Signature pedagogy – self-directed learning framework.
• Collaborate with fellow OSG educators across the UK and around the world.

About You

To be considered for this position you must have:

• To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve joint-planning with teachers, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups, or short term for whole classes across all year groups in the school.
• Previous experience delivering specific time limited interventions in small groups or 1:1.
• Full working knowledge of relevant current policies, codes of practice and legislation.
• Experience of working with children of relevant age in a learning environment.
• Working knowledge and experience of implementing national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes and strategies.
• Understanding of statutory frameworks relating to teaching and learning.
• Meet Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards or equivalent qualifications or experience (NVQ Level 4/5).

About OSG

OneSchool Global is one of the world’s largest, truly global schools, with over 8000 students, 120+ campuses and 2000 staff operating across 20 countries. Our innovative approach to education emphasises self-directed learning, where students take initiative and responsibility for their learning journey. In the UK, we have 23 campuses spanning across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

OneSchool Global UK is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online searches and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to close the advert if a suitable candidate is found.