Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

School & College; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Gretton School is an independent specialist school for children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions, specifically high functioning autism. We welcome students from 5—19 years old, as weekly boarders or as day students. Based just outside Cambridge, we work with 12 counties to provide a broad and individualised education for these unique and wonderful students. The school is growing and developing, its integrated therapeutic team are working tirelessly alongside the management team and the teaching and support staff to further develop our fantastic practice and outcomes. This is a really exciting time for Gretton School, its staff and students. Do you have what it takes to share the journey and effectively support the school to its rightful bright future?

We are looking for exceptional people to work with our exceptional students. We are recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to start July 2025. The successful candidate will have the ability to support teaching across the secondary age range and to work with the class teacher to complete annual review paperwork and reports.

What you'll need to succeed:

• HLTA Qualification (or willingness to complete)
• GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in both Maths and English
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of Autism as well as a broad knowledge of strategies used for teaching students with ASC
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and be able to adapt to change quickly

We are seeking people who thrive on working in a challenging but immensely rewarding environment, who are passionate about supporting the development of social, life and independence skills and who truly want to make a difference in the lives of young people.

What you'll get in return:

Gretton is a friendly school where staff are supportive of each other inside and outside of the classroom and there is an opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of our students and their families. Gretton has a person-centred focus, providing each child with a personalised education and care programme tailored to help meet their unique needs. At Gretton, our staff are like family, so don’t delay and apply today to join the Gretton family.

We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we have sufficient suitable applications. Therefore we encourage interested applicants to submit an application as soon as possible.

How to apply:

For more information and to apply, visit our website at: www.grettonschool.com, call Brett Coventry: 020 3818 7040 or 07879 692409, or email us at: [e-mail].

Gretton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service. We aim to be a fair employer and are committed to equal opportunities. Gretton School does not discriminate against employees on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, disability or age.