Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Richmond Hill School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7JL

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  15 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,945.00 - £30,216.00 Annually (Actual) Level 6 Point 21 to 24

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

We welcome applicants for the position of Higher Level Teaching Assistant at our 2 site special school.

The expectation is that successful applicants would work towards:

The Higher Level Teaching Assistant Standards or equivalent qualification or be prepared to undertake the qualification

Be passionate about teaching and learning

Be able to work creatively and to use initiative

Be an innovative and reflective practitioner who is keen to learn

Be positive with a “can do” attitude

Committed to improving the life chances of every child

Supporting and implementing the school's vision through teaching and learning approaches

Organising and implementing interventions applicable to the pathway

Purpose of the Position

To complement the professional work of Teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities, supported by direction from Teaching Staff. This will involve teaching to cover PPA, planning, preparing and delivering lessons and learning activities for individuals, groups and whole classes. Working with the teacher to develop and advise others on working with children within your pathway. Working closely with others within your pathway to establish a clear vision and plan for children within the class that supports their behaviour and learning needs.

It will also involve assessment, recording and reporting on achievement, behaviour for learning, progress and development. This may also include the management, support and development of other staff.

Working term time only Monday-Friday plus 5 INSET days.

‘The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Scheme.’

‘CVs will only be accepted alongside a completed application form.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (previously CRB).

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Richmond Hill School

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 5 to 11
• Size: 282 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Richmond Hill School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/richmond-hill-school

Special Needs School for Severe Learning Difficulties based over 2 sites in Luton

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