Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Aurora Charnwood School is opening its doors in late 2026 (tbc) and will be a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious hub for children and young people aged 5–19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Communication and Interaction. With a capacity of 120 students across 3 sites, our vision is to create a safe, enriching and aspirational environment where every learner can thrive.

We're looking for enthusiastic and skilled HLTAs who are deeply passionate about working with children. This is a truly rewarding opportunity where your work will be valued, your impact will be visible, and you will see firsthand the incredible success that can be achieved in education.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand-new school and to be part of something truly transformative.

Main Purpose of the Role:

• Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils according to the school's policies, including safeguarding and PREVENT.

• Support the day to day running of classes across the school and take the lead in the absence of a class teacher.

• Select and adapt appropriate resources/methods to facilitate agreed learning activities

• Reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.

• Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment

• Participate in the planning and evaluation of learning activities.

• Be a role model for new staff, supervising and guiding less experienced TAs.

• Further professional development by engaging in reflective practices and continuous professional development and appraisal, including attending all statutory training provided by the school.

• Contribute to the community life of the school by taking an active part in the preparation and celebration of both community and multi-cultural events.

• Respond to the varying and changing needs of the school and undertake duties and tasks to the highest ability in order to achieve the smooth running of the school.

Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the school when required. Please see our full attached.

Skills & Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

• The Higher-Level Teaching Assistant Diploma or equivalent Level 4 qualification or demonstrate equivalent skill level.

• GCSE Maths and English Language qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential.

• Relevant knowledge and experience of pupils with SEN, SLD/PMLD, ADHD and ASD

• Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures

• Experience of managing a range of approaches to behaviour, including managing behaviours that challenge.

• Experience working within education is advantageous

• Experience of working within a multi-cultural, inclusive setting

Additional Information

How to Apply:

You can apply online by completing our online application form.  For more information on this position please contact Kirsty in the recruitment team - View email address on tes.com

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. 

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.