Level Teaching Assistant

Shaping Futures through Support and Strength

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only (41.6 weeks)

Are you an experienced, confident and compassionate practitioner who thrives on helping children succeed? Pattison School is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to play a key role in supporting pupils, staff and the wider school community. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day in a nurturing, inclusive environment.

• Use tailored strategies to help the pupil with emotional regulation, communication, focus and social interaction.
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO and wider staff to deliver approaches outlined in the EHCP and other support plans.
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO and wider staff to deliver approaches outlined in the EHCP and other support plans.
• Deliver 1:1 and small group intervention sessions, supporting pupil's academic social and emotional development.
• Cover lessons when required, ensuring continuity of learning and maintaining calm, purposeful classroom environment.
• Provide general day-to-day support across the school including classroom assistant, behaviour support and supervision during breaks and transitions.
• Contribute to a structured, positive and engaging learning environment where every child feels safe, supported and able to thrive.

• Experience working with children across different ages and needs, ideally including SEND.
• Confidence in leading learning, delivering interventions, and covering lessons when required.
• A calm, consistent and empathetic approach, with the ability to build strong, trusting relationships.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, flexible attitude to working as part of a collaborative team.
• HLTA status or equivalent experience is desirable, though training and development will be supported.

Pattison School is a small, inclusive independent school with a strong ethos of care, creativity and community. We pride ourselves on knowing every child as an individual and supporting them to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

We are committed to safeguarding and prompting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and social media screening.