Higher Level Teaching Assistant

at Compass Community School Boleyn Park, Westcliff-on-Sea, United Kingdom

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Salary

£27,295 a year

Closing date

14 December 2026

Start

Not given in the advert

Type of post

Teaching support
A support post, not a teaching post.

Contract

Permanent - Term Time Only

First seen

19 October 2026, on a public job listing

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The advert

About The Role

Who We Are

Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds, but all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Many also have additional Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism, ADHD and communication difficulties. Many have experienced significant trauma, adverse childhood experiences and may have social care involvement.

The work we do is varied and challenging and, as a trauma and attachment informed organisation, all staff receive extensive therapeutic training and support.

Our child-centred approach places young people at the heart of decision-making, bringing together education and therapy professionals, parents and carers, local authority teams and students to achieve outstanding outcomes.

The Role

HLTAs at our schools know that no two days and no two children are the same. Our pupils need dedicated adults who can support them through complex and challenging behaviours.

Successful HLTAs understand that children need attention, consistency, flexibility, effective communication and a non-judgemental approach. They are resilient, adaptable and solution-focused, ready to respond to the changing needs of pupils throughout the school day.

Our HLTAs May Be

Supporting teachers in the classroom

Working with children on a one-to-one basis or in small groups

Managing classroom resources

Accompanying children on educational visits and trips

Supporting children during lunch and social times

Managing challenging behaviour and keeping children safe

Using games and activities to support learning and social development

Supporting practical learning experiences and enrichment activities

Creating engaging classroom displays

Celebrating achievement and success

Taking part in therapeutic support and reflective practice sessions

We want our HLTAs to play an active role in shaping the school, supporting positive outcomes and advocating for every child.

We welcome the interests, ideas and passions our staff bring to enhance both the curriculum and extracurricular opportunities available to our pupils.

Benefits and Rewards

Staff laptop and mobile phone

Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities

Small class sizes with specialist TA support

Enhanced Occupational Sickness Scheme

Long service awards of £200 after 2 years, £400 after 5 years and £600 after 10 years, plus up to £500 special recognition awards

Salary sacrifice schemes including childcare vouchers, technology and cycle to work

Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision

Medi Cash cashback for dental, optical, physiotherapy and other healthcare treatments

We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close vacancies early should suitable candidates be identified.

Safeguarding

Compass Community Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be required to obtain an Enhanced DBS check, or Enhanced DBS with Barred List check where appropriate, and complete all relevant safer recruitment and due diligence procedures, including social media screening.

All school-based staff are responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and must work in accordance with the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy at all times.

Compass is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and recognise that diversity strengthens our ability to support children and young people.

About Compass Community School Boleyn Park

Type

Independent school

Pupils

8 (school census, 2025/26)

Ofsted

Good, inspected 13 June 2023

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