Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy, London, W10 6BHThis job expired on 11 July 2025 – see similar jobs
Closing date
11 July 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
4 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Special Education Needs (SEN)
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,460.00 - £32,826.00 Annually (Actual) OAT Grade 6 - SCP 20 - 25 - 35 hours per week/39 weeks
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) job summary
Are you interested in transforming children’s lives, making a difference in our community and looking to join our team for your next step? We are excited to offer you this opportunity to join our committed and passionate team at Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy.
Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy is a well-established autism specific school. Although our primary mission is to educate a large and mixed cohort of autistic children and young people in order to offer them the best outcome possible, Ormiston Kensington Queensmill is more than a school. We acknowledge the complex needs which are associated with autism, we celebrate our pupils’ differences and uniqueness and we put our children and young people at the centre of our practice. We believe that when autistic children and young people are supported to develop skills in social communication and in sensory/ emotional regulation, they will flourish in other aspects of their life and education.
We are seeking a proactive and compassionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support the educational and emotional development of our students. This role is vital for implementing strategies that support pupil regulation and emotional wellbeing and enhance learning outcomes for students.
We are looking for an enthusiastic HLTA to complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision in line with OAT policies and guidance. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/ groups or short-term for whole classes. It may also involve the monitoring of learners and assessment, recording and reporting on attendance, achievement, emotional regulation, progress and development.
It is vital that you have previous experience working in an environment with autistic young people as we are looking to appoint someone who is interested in developing their knowledge of autism and is passionate about supporting autistic pupils to access education both within the school and in the local community.
As a staff member, you will benefit from a highly collaborative, multi-professional environment, working alongside in-house therapists, parents, and external professionals. We are committed to providing extensive training, ensuring you are equipped to deliver the highest standard of support.
This is an incredible opportunity for a HLTA to make a difference and join a great team of people within a supportive and values-led organisation.
Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust. Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong – being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
For further details please see the attached Job Description and if you have any questions regarding the role please contact recruitment team at recruitment@ormistonacademies.co.uk.
To apply for the role please submit an application form via the link above by 11th July. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Further information about the job
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.
About Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 98 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy website
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