Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Full Job Description

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Job Title:  Higher Level Teaching assistant
Location:  Overton School, Ludlow, SY8 4AD
Hours:      40 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm
Salary:      £25,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:         September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference every day by helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and achieve meaningful outcomes in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Working closely with teachers and our wider multidisciplinary team, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality education, supporting personalised learning programmes and helping every pupil thrive both academically and personally.

What you will be doing

• Supporting teachers by planning, preparing and delivering engaging lessons and learning activities, including covering lessons when required.
• Delivering targeted interventions and adapting learning to meet the individual needs of pupils.
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing detailed feedback to teachers to support future learning.
• Promoting positive behaviour, independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing through consistent support and encouragement.
• Supporting the development of individual education plans, behaviour support strategies and other pupil documentation.
• Mentoring and supporting Teaching Assistants while working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and the wider school team.

What you will bring

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification/Equivalent Teaching Qualification and experience of being a HLTA within SEND.
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/Level 4 or above) or equivalent.
• Experience working with children with autism and/or additional learning needs, including supporting challenging behaviour.
• Experience planning and delivering learning activities or lessons.
• Excellent communication, organisation and IT skills with the ability to build positive relationships.
• The ability to adapt learning to individual pupils whilst promoting independence, confidence and achievement.
• Driving licence required 

About Us

Overton School provides specialist education in a nurturing, therapeutic setting for autistic young people and those with learning disabilities and complex needs. Set in the Shropshire countryside near Ludlow, the school offers personalised learning within a sensitively adapted Victorian building and outdoor-rich environment. We support pupils to re-engage with education, build confidence, and develop independence. Working closely with families, Overton empowers every learner to celebrate their individuality and achieve positive outcomes.

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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