Higher Level Teaching Assistant

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Job Title:  Higher Level Teaching Assistant 
Location:  Closeburn House School, Dumfriesshire, DG3 5HP
Hours:       40 hours per week | Monday–Friday |
Salary:       £24,876 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        July 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

The Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) supports the teaching and learning process by working closely with teachers, pupils, and wider school staff. The role involves taking a more independent and proactive position within the classroom, contributing to planning, delivering, and assessing learning activities, and supporting the overall progress and wellbeing of pupils.

What you will be doing

• Supporting teachers in planning, preparing, and delivering learning activities across the curriculum.
• Leading whole‑class, group, and individual learning sessions under the direction of a teacher.
• Providing targeted literacy, numeracy, and intervention support to pupils who need additional help.
• Assessing, recording, and reporting on pupil progress to inform teaching and next steps.
• Acting as a subject or specialist support assistant, offering expertise in designated curriculum areas.
• Supervising and guiding other support staff to ensure consistent, high‑quality classroom practice.
• Preparing and maintaining learning environments, resources, and materials to support effective teaching.
• Supporting school activities such as educational visits, events, and wider administrative or organisational tasks.

What you will bring

• SCQF Level 6 or equivalent required
• A solid understanding of teaching and learning strategies, with the ability to support, deliver, and adapt activities to meet diverse pupil needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with pupils, teachers, support staff, and families.
• Confidence in leading groups or whole classes, managing behaviour positively, and promoting an inclusive learning environment.
• Good organisational skills, reliability, and the ability to take initiative when preparing resources, supporting lessons, and contributing to assessment.
• Driving licence required 

About Us

Closeburn House is located in beautiful rural location in Dumfriesshire, Southwest Scotland yet close to principle towns and villages that offer a wealth of interest and beauty - all of which are utilised through 24 hour learning opportunities where appropriate.

Closeburn House School is an Accredited Award from the Autism Accreditation Awards Committee.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. 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.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

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

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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