About this role
Highdown School are seeking a dedicated and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and inclusive team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across our school, helping to shape the educational experience of our wonderful students. If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to bring your skills, energy, and creativity to a vibrant school community, we’d love to hear from you!
Your opportunity
Working under the direction of the SENCo, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting student's learning, working with groups or individuals, ensuring all children have access to the curriculum in a safe, caring and learning environment. This role is ideal for someone who is confident delivering planned lessons, supporting students with a range of needs, and committed to fostering an engaging and positive learning environment. As part of GLF Schools, you'll also benefit from opportunities for professional development and collaboration across a wider network of supportive professionals.
What we are looking for
Hold relevant qualifications, including a good general education (GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above) and a HLTA qualification (or working towards).Have experience delivering lessons to whole classes and supporting learning.Be skilled in adapting and delivering engaging learning strategies, managing behaviour effectively, and supporting pupils' emotional and academic development.Demonstrate strong organisational skills, including preparing resources, maintaining pupil records, and contributing to classroom planning.Show excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, working well with colleagues, children, and parents.Be motivated, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism and safeguarding.About Highdown School & Sixth Form Centre
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a thriving school, established in 1971, where all students are challenged to reach excellence every day. Our most important resource is our staff. Therefore, we aim to create the conditions and culture within the academy that make Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre a rewarding place to work. We are committed to investing in staff professional learning and leadership development, taking action to rationalise workload, promote mental and physical health and wellbeing, and encourage collaboration and peer support.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 20,000 pupilsFounded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of EnglandWe work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identityCommitted to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible educationGLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension SchemeFlexible working optionsGenerous holiday allowanceWork life and family friendly policiesEmployee wellbeing initiativesAccess to a staff benefits portalCommunity and collaboration working model The Details
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: GLF Specialist 1-11 £28,009 - £30,517 FTE (actual £21,753 - £23,701)
Working pattern: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Closing Date: 30th October 2026
Interview date: TBC