Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Caterham High School, Ilford, Essex, IG5 0QW

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 35 Hours per week term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £35520

What skills and experience we're looking for

If you have a passion forworking withyoung people withadditionalneedstohelpshape a young person’s world, and a commitment to work with all ages and abilities, we would like to meet you. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a bright and innovative individualto join ourAutismResource(The ARCH)at Caterham HighSchool, where we strive to achieve aspirational outcomes and provision for our children and young people, set within a culture of inclusion andhigh expectations.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a member ofourspecialistprovision which opened inSeptember 2023.An exciting part of this role is the development of provision at all key stages including KS5.We have aninclusive sixth formas well as provision for KS3 and KS4 students.You willbe responsible forsupporting the teaching ofspecific programmesforthechildren and young people, deliveringabespoke and individualised curriculum. This will cover National Curriculum subjects (for KS3/4 students) and Study Programmes (Post-16) as well as specific interventions and approaches that are mentioned onstudents’ EHCP.

You will be calm, engaging, resilient, enjoy working as part of a team,flexibleand be genuinely motivated by helping every child to reach their potential. You will be good at forginggood professionalrelationships with all members of the community that you work with at Caterham High. 

What the school offers its staff

We are committed to staff developmentincludingleadership opportunities.Weclose early to students every second Friday to support professional learning.We take pride in supporting colleagues' well-being. There are staff activities,andfree access to our fitness suite, swimmingpooland free parking. Our staff are well knownto befriendly and welcoming.

TheAccess and Inclusion Departmentsupports a Pathwayapproach to the main curriculum, including a Deaf Provision, the Zen Den(SEMH), an EAL Provision and other pathways to meet need. All A&I staff areexpected to support vulnerable children and groups across the school.

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 young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance.

In accordance with KCSiE, Safer Recruitment Guidelines and Data Protection Guidelines, we reserve the right to use social media as part of our recruitment processes. Further details are available from the LGA guidance note.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

HLTA Arch.pdf - 300 KB (opens in new tab)

About Caterham High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 991 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Caterham High School website
• Email address: d.venner@ecaterham.net
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/caterham-high-school

Caterham High is a community school that serves a richly diverse area of East London. Our staff are well known as friendly and welcoming.

We have good facilities and opportunities to teach across the full age range.

There is strong and valued staff CPD programme, and we provide Middle Leadership development and opportunities to enhance your practice and experiences. We have a strong and supportive Senior Leadership team.

We are active participants of the Seven Kings Teaching School Alliance. Staff have free access to our fitness suite and free parking.

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