Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Required for a September 2026 start, we are seeking to appoint a dedicated, well-qualified and highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our SEN Team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting our students to overcome barriers to learning. They will need to establish and maintain strong working relationships with students, their families and external agencies. The working pattern for this position is Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm and Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm. You will be working school term time plus one week which equates to 39 working weeks per year.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers and other stakeholders, leading targeted intervention sessions in key subjects across the secondary age range and providing feedback on student progress.

Qualifications and Experience

• Has curriculum knowledge and experience to support and lead learning activities for students
• Has some experience of planning, preparing and delivering work to specified groups of students and/or whole classes
• Has excellent communication skills
• Has the ability to stay calm under pressure and manage unexpected challenges
• Is able to support students with their sensory needs, emotional regulation and social communication skills
• Is able to effectively communicate with students, parents and staff
• Is keen to make a difference to the education of OBA students

Benefits

• An opportunity to join a well-established and supportive team at an Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support, where staff are committed to raising attainment
• Development for staff through nationally recognised training courses
• Access to a range of resources and opportunities through our Academy Trust
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits
• Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling services
• Guidance, advice and support from both the department and senior leadership team who all want to make a positive difference to the education of all OBA students.

Closing Date

Closing date for receipt of applications: Midnight - Sunday 10 May 2026. Please note that the Academy withholds the right to withdraw the advert at any time, or interview suitable candidates before the closing date.

Ormiston Bushfield Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered. All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.