Job Introduction
Higher Level Teaching Assistant Level 1
Salary: Actual £21,748 - £25,825 (FTE £27,789 - £32,998) depending on experience.
Working hours are 32 hours and 45 minutes per week, Monday – Friday during term time.
We are seeking to appoint a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our professional and innovative department. You will join our team of SEND staff, two SENDCO’s and SEND Practitioner to support and develop inclusive learning in the classroom.
The role will also involve leadership and management of targeted interventions within our established HIVE learning space. The primary focus of this HLTA role will be on developing awareness of and support for our children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). We offer high quality support from colleagues in the HIVE and senior leadership team, as well as high quality training and development for all staff through our extensive CPD programme.
We have a strong culture of high expectations and commitment to all of our students, and we are looking for an ambitious, student-focused professional who will work collaboratively and join a highly effective team to support us on our journey to be a beacon of best practice and inclusive teaching.
Successful candidate:
- Experience of working as a ‘TA’ or HLTA, with a relevant professional qualification, and knowledge and skills to support students with varied special educational needs and disabilities.
- Be prepared to complete CPD to become an ELSA trained member of staff, if not already.
- An ability to establish positive and effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and other stakeholders.
- Due to training and expertise, you will carry a specific specialist responsibility and support and develop other staff in the school when help is needed in this area.
- Enthusiasm to participate fully in all areas of school life.
- Willingness and enthusiasm to undertake additional training to support student needs and engagement with educational research.
- An ability to adapt to practice and contribute towards the SEND vision.
- To have an empathetic demeanor in a bid to understand and effectively support students with SEND.
The role will:
- Complement the professional role of the teacher by supporting teaching and learning, contribute to and implement curriculum programs for EHCP, SEND and lower attaining students.
- Involve, overseeing, manage and shape the interventions in place within the department.
- Involve Creating, monitoring, and evaluating student passports
- In liaison with the SENDCO and use data to identify the needs of specific students, and plan timely targeted interventions to support and develop the learning of these students.
- Increase the frequency of SLCN screening for identified students
- Involve leading a small group and 1:1 intervention session.
- Involve supporting and developing colleagues (Teaching staff and SEN Staff) by providing CPD and sharing best practice.
- Involve liaising with students with specific learning needs to best support their attendance, engagement, and progress in school.
- Proactively liaise with external agencies and parents /carers regarding progress and engagement of students.
- Involve being part of a team of professionals to create actions plans and contribute to whole school improvement.
Why apply to work at Brighton Hill Community School
- Funding and support to complete the HLTA qualification if needed.
- Funding and support to complete the ELSA qualification if needed.
- Access to a Strategic working ‘space’.
- Comprehensive induction programme.
- Exceptional support from Faculty colleagues and the Senior Leadership Team.
- “The drive to continually improve the school is relentless. Leaders and governors constantly focus on their vision of ‘making success inevitable.” (Ofsted April ‘22)
- ” Staff praise the work of leaders and say they are proud of the school. Staff explained that the effective professional development they receive results in continuing improvements to students’ learning and pastoral care.” (Ofsted ‘22)
- “Lessons are calm and focused. When asking students about this, one simply explained, ‘It’s how we do it here. “(Ofsted ‘22)
- The quality of education Good
- Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
- Personal development Outstanding
- Leadership and management Outstanding “(Ofsted ‘22)
- Support to be innovative and develop your professional skills, with our bespoke and expansive CPD programme.
- Benefit from our alliance with the Teaching School and to collaborate with colleagues.
- Work within an established team who are highly resourced and have a strong sense of collaboration and support for each other as a team.
- Opportunities to contribute to an extensive extra-curricular programme for students.
- Benefit from a school focussed on staff well-being.
Applications forms attached, alternatively telephone Shanade Bedwell on 01256 350606.
Application should be emailed to recruitment@bhcs.sfet.org.uk
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: Monday 18 May 2026
Brighton Hill Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership.
The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check (with self‑disclosure), online/social media checks, and satisfactory references.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
