Level Teaching Assistant

Role Overview

Brick Lane School is an independent specialist school in East London for autistic pupils. We are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support high-quality teaching and learning, and to lead our Personal Development & Future Pathways programme, inspiring pupils to explore future careers and develop essential life skills.

• Deliver engaging learning activities to individuals, small groups and whole classes, including providing classroom cover when required.
• Plan, prepare and deliver meaningful interventions that support pupils’ academic, social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Work alongside teachers, therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team to implement personalised learning strategies and EHCP outcomes.
• Create a positive, nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every pupil feels valued, safe and supported.
• Lead the Personal Development & Future Pathways programme, delivering lessons in Careers, Enterprise, Employability and Independent Living Skills.
• Build relationships with local employers, colleges and community organisations to create meaningful work‑related learning opportunities.
• Coordinate enterprise projects, careers events, transition activities and whole‑school initiatives that prepare pupils for life beyond school.
• Develop pupils’ confidence, resilience, independence and aspirations, equipping them with skills for adulthood and future employment.

• Level 2 or Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent).
• HLTA status or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs, learning, behaviour and emotional development.
• Experience delivering careers education, employability, enterprise or independent living programmes, preferably within an SEN or specialist education setting.
• Confident in leading learning, delivering interventions and managing classes when required.
• Creative, proactive and enthusiastic, with the ability to deliver engaging learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of building positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and external partners.
• A genuine passion for inclusion, personal development and preparing young people for successful futures.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

• Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
• Well‑being support, including mental health and physical health checks.
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) offering health, wellbeing and insurance benefits plus hundreds of UK and international discounts.
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
• Critical illness cover.
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support.
• Fully enhanced DBS and social media checks as part of the hiring process.