Level Teaching Assistant; Compass Plus at Compass Learning Centre

Key Information

• Position:
  Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for Compass Plus, a fixed‑term role until 31 August 2026.
• Working hours:
  
  32 hours per week over 5 days, term time including INSET days.
• Salary:
  Grade 9, points 19‑25. Pay range £23,957 – £27,172 (salary for 32 h/d: £32,061 – £36,363 PA FTE).
• Pay weeks: 45.05 paid weeks.

• Plan and facilitate classroom subjects (English, Maths, Vocational Studies) for students in Key Stage 4 (Years 10 & 11).
• Support the delivery of outdoor education activities and other non‑traditional classroom work.
• Work independently under teachers’ direction and collaboratively with other education professionals.
• Assist with teaching groups and individuals, adapting lessons to meet each student’s needs.
• Promote inclusive practices and support safeguarding and protection of all students.

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4/C or above, including English and Mathematics.
• Qualified HLTA status.
• Experience with young people with complex needs and challenging behaviours (preferred).
• Experience or interest in outdoor education or non‑traditional classroom settings (preferred).
• Commitment to the inclusion of all students.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, has a passion for working with young people, and wants to make a real difference for students with complex needs and challenging behaviour. It offers rewarding opportunities to work with small class sizes, provide bespoke individualised learning, and develop a strong behavioural management ethos.

Midnight on Sunday 21 June 2026.