Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with complex needs?

Newbury Independent School is looking for a dedicated and resilient SEN Tutor / Teacher to join our team and help us deliver high\-quality, structured education to pupils aged 11–19 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and Additional Complex Support (ACS) needs.

In this role, you'll take full ownership of a classroom — planning lessons from our established curriculum framework, delivering engaging and adaptive teaching, and building positive relationships with some of the most inspiring young people you'll ever work with.

What You'll Do

• Plan and deliver structured, engaging lessons across assigned subjects and year groups


• Adapt your teaching approaches to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with SEND and complex behaviours


• Take full responsibility for classroom management — maintaining a safe, positive, and productive learning environment


• Monitor and track pupil progress, maintaining accurate records of attendance, attainment, and welfare


• Apply the school's behaviour management policy calmly and consistently, using approved de\-escalation strategies


• Collaborate closely with the Head of Department, SENCo, and wider staff team


• Liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals to support each pupil's individual journey


• Contribute to written reports, parents' evenings, and whole\-school CPD

Essential:

• Level 3 qualification in Education, Teaching Assistant, or a related subject (e.g. Level 3 Award in Education and Training, BTEC, or equivalent)


• Maths and English GCSE grade 4\+ (or equivalent)


• Minimum 2 years' experience delivering teaching or structured learning to children or young people


• Proven ability to manage a classroom independently and maintain pupil engagement


• Strong behaviour management skills with a calm, consistent, and professional approach


• A genuine passion for education and commitment to improving outcomes for young people with complex needs

About Newbury Independent School

We are a specialist independent school supporting students aged 11–19 with SEMH, SEND, and Additional Complex Support needs. Our school culture is built on our core values of Communicate, Application, Respect, and Educate (CARE) — and everything we do is guided by a genuine commitment to the welfare, recovery, and growth of every young person in our School.

*We are a Safer Recruitment employer. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, reference verification, and full employment history scrutiny.*

Apply via email to hr@newburyschool.co.uk

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: £29,000\.00\-£32,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking


• On\-site parking

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