Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Oasis Academy Lord's Hill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8FA

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  3 September 2025

• Closing date

  14 July 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: SCP 18-22 £30,559 - £32,654 FTE (£26,285-£28,087)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) job summary

Oasis Academy Lord's Hill currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a HLTA, supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners.

Job overview

You’ll be responsible for assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. You’ll contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure all students’ learning needs are being met.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and creativity to support students who find school challenging?

We are on an exciting journey of rapid improvement following a challenging few years.  Our commitment to nurturing every student’s potential is stronger than ever—and we’re looking for a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team and help us continue to grow.

Job requirements

• A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths
• Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff
• Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students

Why join us?

As a HLTA within Oasis Academy Lord's Hill, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.  You will [play a vital role in supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and others who may struggle with traditional learning.  You will work closely with teaching staff, the pastoral team and families to create a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment where every student can thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver targeted interventions and support for SEMH students

• Assist in planning and delivering lessons under teacher guidance

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students who find school difficult

• Help create a positive, structured, and nurturing learning environment

• Contribute to the wider life of the academy and our inclusive ethos

What We’re Looking For:

• HLTA status or equivalent experience

• A strong understanding of SEMH needs and inclusive education

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• A calm, patient, and proactive approach

• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed

The Academy reserves the right to close the shortlisting process early should suitable candidates apply. Early applications are therefore encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

Oasis Academy Lord’s Hill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and should have the ability to speak fluent English for this role.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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

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About Oasis Academy Lord's Hill

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 870 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oasis Academy Lord's Hill website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oasis-academy-lord-s-hill

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