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Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 04 February 2026
Salary: £21,838 to £22,669 per year, pro rata
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 23 February 2026
Location: CO3 3QJ
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Kingswode Hoe School
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

We are recruiting!

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) post

Required ASAP

Kingswode Hoe School is a welcoming, positive and supportive special school environment for pupils aged 5-16 years with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) and complex needs.

We encourage pupils and staff to GROW!

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and well-motivated HLTA to join our team of specialist lead support staff in our MLD Special School team and Trust.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dedicated, pupil-centred and forward-thinking staff team within a school judged to be 'Good' in all areas.

It is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and experience. We believe in sharing best practice and provide excellent, informative training and supportive mentoring to be able to have a positive impact on pupil learning and outcomes straight away.

About Us…
Our pupils are eager to learn-"Behaviour is a strength at KHS"- Challenge Partner Review
We have a skilled, diverse, team with expertise and experience in MLD, SLD, SEMH, Primary, Secondary and GROW settings, who actively share best practice and welcome innovation and new ideas.
We encourage professional growth with time allocated as part of working hours for ongoing training needs.
Variety- no two days are the same!
We put pupils at the heart of our decision making.
We are lucky to have specialist facilities, high quality resources and working environment.

About you…
Professional, caring and calm
Organised, efficient and energetic
Confident leading individuals and groups
Proactive and positive with people
Keen to learn and share your expertise
Good communicator and collaborator
Experience leading learning sessions
Interest and expertise in Creative Arts beneficial
If this is you, we welcome your application- Come and see what you can bring to our special school!

Applicants must have English and Maths qualification, at least GCSE grade C, or equivalent.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date should a sufficient number of applications be received. Early application is therefore recommended.

SEAX Trust application form must be completed- available on the school website, or from school office. We cannot accept applications via CV only.

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