HLTA - Alternative Provision for Autistic Young People

Witham Oaks Academy, Witham, Essex, CM8 1NA

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  10 November 2025

• Closing date

  17 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm (1/2 hour lunch)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £21,298

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about making a difference for neurodiverse learners?

Witham Oaks Academy is seeking a dedicated and skilled HLTA to join our specialist alternative provision for autistic young people. This is a unique opportunity to work in a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child is celebrated for who they are. The successful candidate will work closely with the provision lead, teaching staff, therapists, and families to deliver high-quality, personalised support that enables pupils to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience supporting children with autism and/or SEMH needs
• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of inclusive practices and sensory needs
• Ability to lead small group interventions and support personalised learning
• A calm, empathetic, and flexible approach to behaviour and communication
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing

• HLTA Status or equivalent qualification and experience in a primary school setting
• English and Maths GCSE A-C or equivalent grades

What the school offers its staff

• What We Offer:

• A supportive and forward-thinking team
• Access to specialist training and CPD
• Opportunities to innovate and shape practice within our autism provision
• A beautiful, purpose-built learning environment
• A culture of respect, collaboration, and high expectations

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

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About Witham Oaks Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 274 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Witham Oaks Academy website
• Email address: HR@inspiresmat.co.uk
• Phone number: 01376518190
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/powers-hall-academy

Arranging a visit to Witham Oaks Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@inspiresmat.co.uk.

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