Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Maltings Academy; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Job description

Posted on: 27/03/2025 – Application Deadline: 21/04/2025

Columbus School and College

Oliver Way
Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4ZB, CM1 4JG
United Kingdom

Permanent, Part Time

31.83 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Immediate Start

At Columbus School and College, we are looking for a creative and inspirational PMLD teacher dedicated to pupils aged between 3 and 19 with complex learning difficulties, many of whom also have autism. We have high expectations for all our learners and are profoundly focused on preparing them for the future with a broad and ambitious curriculum tailored to their individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), developed in collaboration with parents, carers, and other professionals.

As an HLTA, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. You will work in close partnership with class teachers to plan and deliver lessons, lead small group and whole class sessions, and support the personal development and wellbeing of our pupils. You will also take a lead role in managing Teaching Assistants within your phase and contribute to assessment, planning, and intervention delivery.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND, and who is ready to take the next step in their career.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 3 HLTA qualification or is willing to work towards it
• Has experience working with children or young people, ideally in a school or SEND setting
• Has strong communication, organisation and leadership skills
• Is committed to making a difference to pupils with complex needs
• Works well as part of a collaborative and supportive team

If so, we would love to hear from you! Join our thriving school and become part of a team that truly values its staff and empowers them to do their best work.

We warmly encourage you to visit our school and experience our exceptional learning environment firsthand. To arrange a visit or schedule a friendly chat with our Principal, Mark Savage, please contact Brooke Carr, our School Operations Manager, at [e-mail]. School tours are also available upon request.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.