Higher Level Teaching Assistant – ARP (ASD Provision)
Permanent role – September start
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative professional as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work within our Additional Resource Provision (ARP), and when required, support pupils in the mainstream school. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your abilities and knowledge whilst working in a supportive environment in conjunction with other very dedicated and professional staff.
Hours: 31 hours per week (8:30am – 4:30pm Monday. 8:30am – 3:30pm Tuesday – Friday). 39 weeks per annum (Term time + 5 INSET days).
Qualifications: HLTA Qualification or a willingness to undertake a HLTA Qualification (in your own time – paid for by the school, completed within 12 months). GCSE English and Maths (grades A* – C) or equivalent.
Salary: Level 3C during training – £13.47 per hour. Level 4A once qualified – £14.59 per hour.
Contract: Permanent.
Closing Date: Thursday 4th June 2026.
Responsibilities
- Has knowledge and understanding of ASD and other conditions associated with this diagnosis.
- Can support ASD pupils within mainstream lessons.
- Day to day, the role will be that of an LSA.
- To cover absence periods of the ASD Lead Teacher with confidence, by teaching the class from the cover provided and providing feedback to the teacher on pupil progress.
- Ability to liaise with staff across the Academy to ensure inclusion of pupils with ASD & SEND.
- Has a calm, caring but firm manner.
- Is flexible with regard to working practices and timings.
- Can undertake educational tasks and attend to the social and personal needs of pupils with ASD, under the guidance of the ASD Lead Teacher.
- Can work with individuals and small groups in order to support the learning and development of pupils with ASD and a variety of SEND needs.
- To efficiently prepare, maintain and use appropriate teaching materials and equipment, including organising the use of audio/visual and ICT equipment, bearing in mind the efficient usage of school resources.
- Ability to contribute to planning and preparation of lessons and teaching materials, including contributing to the development of IEPs and personal/pastoral support plans and will require the understanding of aims, content, teaching strategies and intended outcomes.
- Ability to contribute to assessment and monitoring of pupil progress.
- To work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a professional team, in particular the ASD Lead Teacher, the SENCO and other teaching assistants; working at all times within school policies and procedures.
- To support a team of teaching assistants; giving guidance, support and advice.
- To attend staff meetings on Mondays until 4:30pm.
- Willingness to undertake further professional training, as appropriate.
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