Higher Level Teaching Assistant

An autism‑specialist school is recruiting a highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to deliver technology sessions and support small group learning (approx. 5‑10 pupils) for autistic learners. This role involves teaching technology and digital skills, alongside broader support for adaptive curriculum delivery in a specialist environment.

The Role

In this role you will:

Plan and teach technology‑based lessons tailored for autistic pupils, using interactive resources, digital tools and accessible project‑based tasks.
Work with small groups of 5‑10 pupils, supporting them to engage with technology, develop skills and apply their learning.
Collaborate closely with teaching staff, SEN team and support staff to adapt resources, scaffold learning and monitor progress.
Provide supporting role in classroom settings beyond technology sessions, helping to embed independence, communication and engagement strategies across the day.

The Ideal Person and Skills/Education Needed

We are looking for someone who:

Holds HLTA certification or equivalent, and/or significant experience working in schools or specialist provision, especially with autistic learners.
Has skills and interest in teaching technology, computing or digital media, and can adapt content for learners with autism and additional needs.
Understands how to teach and support small groups, scaffold learning, employ visual supports, and create accessible tasks that match learners’ levels and interests.
Is patient, creative and enjoys finding out‑of‑the‑box ways to engage pupils who may learn differently.
Works collaboratively and communicates effectively with colleagues, is committed to inclusive education, and values the development of each learner.

The School

This is a specialist autism provision that prides itself on delivering adaptive, person‑centred learning in small groups where pupils’ strengths are celebrated and their needs met with care and professionalism. The school fosters a culture of curiosity, creativity and support.

Hours

Monday to Friday: 8.30 am – 3.30 pm
Term time only
Start date: ASAP

The Benefits

Competitive pay
Opportunity to specialise in technology teaching in a small‑group autism setting
Long‑term placement with meaningful impact on learners’ lives

If you are passionate about digital skills and inclusive teaching and ready to make a difference in a specialist autism setting, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available.

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