Level Teaching Assistant; Unqualified Teacher

Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Unqualified Teacher)
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Job Title:

Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (Unqualified Teacher)

Location:

Baston House School, Bromley, Kent BR2 7AB

Salary:
£28,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:
February 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, Baston House School, part of the Options Autism family, is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (Unqualified Teacher) to join our dedicated and close-knit team.

This is an ideal role for someone ready to take the next step in their education career—supporting high-quality teaching, leading learning when required, and making a meaningful difference to pupils’ lives every day.

About the Role

As a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting teachers to deliver engaging, creative, and personalised learning experiences that meet the individual needs of our pupils. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.

You will work flexibly across the school, including:

Supporting pupils one-to-one and in small groups

Leading whole-class lessons when required

Helping pupils build confidence, independence, and a love of learning

You will develop strong, positive relationships with pupils, encouraging engagement, interaction, and emotional regulation while supporting effective behaviour management strategies. A proactive, calm, and resilient approach is key to helping pupils feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

You will also play an important role in maintaining a strong safeguarding culture, ensuring pupils’ wellbeing is always a priority. As part of a collaborative and supportive education team, your contribution will be genuinely valued, and you will be encouraged and supported in your ongoing professional development.

We’re looking for someone who:

Has achieved Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status

Has experience working within an SEN/ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition) setting

Is calm, confident, and resilient in the face of challenges

Can work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider education team

Is confident leading lessons or small groups when required

Is committed to empowering every pupil to reach their full potential

Qualifications

Required:

English and Maths GCSE (essential)

HLTA qualification (desirable)

At Baston House School, we are committed to creating a nurturing, respectful environment where our pupils feel heard, supported, and inspired to thrive.

About Us

Baston House is an independent day specialist provider of education and care for young people and adults aged 5 to 19 years who have been diagnosed with Autism (ASC).

Baston House School ensures that our school environment supports learning and promotes the well-being of pupils and staff through a strong sense of community cohesion. Creating a sense of community, develop social understanding, improve well-being, enhance academic achievement, and develop independence are at the root of our school community. We work hard to provide a safe school where pupils are included in every aspect of school life.

For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Options Autism?

We put pupil outcomes at the heart of everything we do, so every day you’ll know your work is making a meaningful impact.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options…