Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) & Key Worker Lead

John Colet School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 6HF

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  1 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,105.00 - £29,098.00 Annually (Actual)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) & Key Worker Lead job summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) & Key Worker Lead

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: September 2026

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only)

Salary: Range 4 point 21-25 (Actual salary £27,105 - £29,098 per annum)

Location: Wendover, Buckinghamshire (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty)

Are you a passionate, experienced educator ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) & Key Worker Lead to join our dedicated team.

In this pivotal role, you will plan, deliver, and monitor high-quality Functional Skills lessons and targeted interventions, ensuring all students make excellent progress. You will act as a dedicated Key Worker for a designated group of students, offer classroom assistance to teaching staff, and provide essential exam access support.

Additionally, you will step into a leadership capacity by providing line management and guidance to an allocation of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and Key Workers, ensuring robust, high-quality support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL).

Why Choose John Colet School?

John Colet School is an Ofsted-rated 'Good' school nestled in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Chiltern Hills. We pride ourselves on being a caring school where we pursue excellence, celebrate success and develop students to become active members of our school and wider community. We are constantly striving to improve. Our staff enjoy:

• Work-Life Balance & Well-being: Access to free onsite gym facilities and staff activities including Pilates and social events.

• Professional Growth: Continuous support from colleagues and SLT, with access to dedicated coaching, CPD workshops, and resources to help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

• Recognition & Rewards: A culture where your hard work is appreciated, plus access to a Blue Light discount card.

• Environment: A lovely setting in the Chiltern Hills with plentiful, free staff parking.

• Family Benefits: Preferential places for children of staff (subject to qualifying period).

How to Apply

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact the school office at office@johncolet.co.uk.

Please Note: * Applications from agencies and personal CVs will not be accepted.

• The John Colet School takes the safeguarding and wellbeing of students seriously and this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and Qualifications check.

Closing Date: Wednesday 1 July 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 6 July 2026

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 John Colet School takes the safeguarding and wellbeing of students seriously and this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and Qualifications check.

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 John Colet School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1067 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: John Colet School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-colet-school

Ofsted rated 'Good'

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