Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Full Job Description

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.

That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Bramfield House School, Suffolk, IP19 9AB
Salary:     Up to £22,210.80 per annum (dependent on experience, not pro rata)
Hours:     37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:15am – 4:00pm 
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        November 2025
UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship

As part of our continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our close-knit team at Bramfield House School in Suffolk. We’re seeking someone with experience, passion, and a commitment to supporting pupils in achieving their full potential.

About the Role

As an HLTA, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality education and support to pupils, complementing teachers’ work and promoting independence, progress, and wellbeing across the school. You’ll bring creativity, structure, and compassion to everything you do — ensuring every pupil feels valued, respected, and supported in their learning journey.

Your work will focus on:

• Providing learning support to individuals, groups, or whole classes under teacher guidance.
• Preparing and delivering lessons, interventions, and enrichment activities.
• Helping pupils develop academically, emotionally, and socially in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Assisting teachers with lesson planning, resource preparation, and classroom management.
• Supporting behaviour management in line with school policy and promoting positive conduct.
• Monitoring progress and providing detailed feedback on pupil participation, learning, and wellbeing.

You’ll also play a key role in supporting the holistic development of pupils — contributing to behaviour and pastoral plans, emotional regulation strategies, and wider interventions to promote inclusion and resilience.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Supporting the implementation of individual education and behaviour programmes.
• Promoting students’ self-esteem, confidence, and independence.
• Attending and contributing to EHCP reviews and team meetings.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and reports (including Sleuth entries).
• Assisting with Thrive sessions, PDS activities, and interventions linked to EHCP outcomes.
• Administering medication when required (training provided).
• Leading small group sessions, covering lessons, and supporting transitions when necessary.
• Upholding safeguarding, equality, and inclusion principles in all aspects of school life.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a caring, motivated, and resilient professional who believes in the potential of every child. You’ll bring:

• Experience working with children and young people, ideally in SEN or similar settings.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to remain calm, compassionate, and solution-focused under pressure.
• A commitment to safeguarding, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• A genuine passion for helping pupils overcome barriers and achieve success.

At Bramfield House School, we believe every young person deserves dignity, respect, and opportunity. We’re proud to provide a caring, inclusive environment free from prejudice or discrimination — where each pupil’s individual needs are understood and met with patience, creativity, and compassion.

About us

Bramfield House School is an independent special educational needs school for boys aged 7 – 16 years who have social, emotional, mental health, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviours, located in rural Suffolk. The School has a committed and innovative multidisciplinary team, extensive site and excellent facilities to support both learning and extra-curricular activities; we are in a great position to provide our pupils with the best education possible.

This opportunity is in Halesworth which is within commutable distance of Lowestoft, Diss and surrounding areas.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education? 

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. 

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit 

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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