Higher Level Teaching Assistant

1 week ago

Barking and Dagenham RM, United Kingdom Forever Education Full time

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Barking, London

January 2026 Start

Permanent (Employed directly by the school)

£23,000- £25,355

Forever Education is supporting a unique independent SEN group that provides therapeutic education for children and young people with special educational and neurodiverse learning needs. They are looking for a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to join their School in Barking on permanent basis from January 2026.

Does this sound like the Higher-Level Teaching Assistant role for you? If so, please read on below to find out further information

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Support the class teacher (virtually) in ensuring the best possible outcomes for pupils, including the delivery of lessons and related educational activities as specified in the pupils EHCP and any other relevant documentation.
  • Collaboratively plan, deliver and monitor creative and innovative lessons and projects in accordance with the aims of the relevant documentation, and to work towards good practice outcomes, drawing on a range of resources both from within the school and utilising appropriate community facilities and activities e.g., internet access, libraries, museums, and historical sites.
  • Liaise with senior leadership in developing a comprehensive risk assessment and management program, providing appropriate supervision for all your assigned pupils.
  • Responsible for home/school liaison over matters of attendance, therapeutic support, behaviour support and academic progress.
  • Ensure that student attendance is reported daily at set times each day to attendance team & geographical cluster leads.
  • Act as the appropriate adult during working hours and until the pupil is handed over to another adult; in accordance with the pupil's Service Proposal, collect, meet and/or return the pupil to the designated location / person.
  • Alongside teaching staff, initiate a system of rewards which act as strategies to encourage achievement and the development of self-esteem. Look at our pupils holistically, drawing on a wide range of social care, therapeutic and teaching strategies to meet pupil needs.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

· Minimum of one years' experience of working directly with high risk and complex pupils in a recognised setting such as social work, youth work or education.

· Experience in taking a lead in behaviour management. Substantial experience of working with pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Emotionally based School Avoidance (EBSA) and a working knowledge of best practice in supporting neurodiverse pupils.

· Clear understanding and knowledge of the National Curriculum, teaching, assessment and behaviour management strategies that facilitate effective learning and progress.

· Knowledge and experience of the importance of cultural identity to young people, child protection guidance and commitment to safeguarding pupils and staff.

SCHOOL DETAILS

  • Graded 'Outstanding' in latest Ofsted report
  • Modern & creative facilities throughout
  • Good Public Transport Links
  • Carpark onsite

If you are interested in this HLTA opportunity, interviews & lesson observations can be arranged immediately

Apply for this HLTA opportunity by sending your CV to Katie at Forever Education You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)

Forever Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all candidates to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £23,000.00-£25,311.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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