Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Sensory & Physical Needs
Alec Reed Academy, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 5LQ26 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday - 36 Hours a Week. Term Time Only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- HL 4.1
What skills and experience we're looking for
- The role of HLTA requires experience in a specific area of SEN relating to the Physical & Sensory needs of Secondary age children, delivering intervention sessions.
- Applicants must possess GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics and be educated to A-level standard (or equivalent)
- Have a HLTA qualification (or currently working towards the qualification)
What the school offers its staff
- Excellent employer pension contributions of over 19% with the Local Government Pension Scheme
- An Ofsted ‘Good’ school and an exciting place to work
- A proven culture of supporting flexible working requests, with high acceptance levels Academy‑wide
- Extensive free on‑site parking with enough space to accommodate all staff
- Complimentary use of our newly refurbished, state of the art Fitness Suite
- A comprehensive and ongoing CPD programme to support your professional growth
- Reimbursement of annual professional memberships and fees
- Subsidised meals served in our high‑quality in‑house restaurant
- Family‑friendly policies, including enhanced paid dependants’ leave, religious observance days, wedding and funeral leave, moving day leave, and paid time for NHS medical appointments
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health services
- Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free eye tests for staff
- Access to a range of discount schemes including Blue Light Card, Discounts for Teachers, and Costco membership
- The chance to work with exceptionally committed colleagues who have high expectations of students
- A welcoming school in West London/Ealing with great Trustees, where staff feel valued
- Employer’s pension contribution of over 19%
- Increased job security in a public sector role compared to private sector with generous holidays
- New free on-site state of the art fitness suite, access to Blue Light Card and Costco membership for all staff, cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking, subsidised meals and family friendly policies including paid dependents entitlement.
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.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Alec Reed Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 19
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 1672 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Alec Reed Academy website
- Email address
- hr@alecreedacademy.co.uk
Alec Reed Academy is a thriving, inclusive all‑through school for pupils aged 3–19, serving the diverse community of Northolt in the London Borough of Ealing. Founded by the late Sir Alec Reed and opened in 2005, the Academy has grown significantly and now educates over 1,600 pupils across Nursery, Primary, Secondary and Post‑16 phases. Our unique all‑through structure provides a seamless learning journey, strong transition between phases, and shared professional expertise benefiting children at every stage.
We are proud to be an Ofsted 'Good' school (2018 and 2023), with high aspirations and a clear trajectory of continued improvement. Our mission is to inspire excellence, unlock potential and prepare children for adult life—academically, socially, and personally. We serve a richly diverse community: 60% of pupils speak English as an additional language, we have above‑average levels of SEND and EHCPs, and 48% of pupils are eligible for the Pupil Premium. Our strong pastoral systems and inclusive ethos ensure every young person feels valued, supported, and able to succeed.
Our state‑of‑the‑art facilities were designed by Foster + Partners, offering an exceptional environment for teaching and learning. These include fully equipped science labs, specialist art and technology studios, a professional 300‑seat theatre, a digital media suite, a Community Sports Centre, a 3G AstroTurf pitch, a climbing wall, dance studio, MUGA and expansive outdoor learning spaces. With recent investment—including a £1m Academy Fields Outdoor Learning Hub—we offer innovative opportunities for environmental education, sustainability, wellbeing and hands‑on learning across all phases.
Our curriculum is ambitious and broad, enriched through creative arts, outdoor learning and a strong careers and employability programme aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks. Our new Employability Hub, developed with support from Reed and external partners, ensures students gain the skills, confidence and experiences needed to progress into higher education, apprenticeships, or employment.
As an employer, we invest heavily in professional development. Staff benefit from six annual CPD days, ongoing training, leadership pathways, tailored ECT support and the advantage of working within an all‑through team that collaborates across phases. All business services—including HR, Finance, IT and Estates—are managed in‑house, enabling swift support, strong communication and a consistent, community‑focused culture.
Alec Reed Academy is a welcoming, ambitious and supportive place to work, where innovation is encouraged and staff wellbeing is prioritised. Located in West London with excellent transport links, the Academy offers the advantages of an Outer London setting while applying Inner London pay scales. We are committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring every member of our community can thrive.
Arranging a visit to Alec Reed Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@alecreedacademy.co.uk.
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