Job at a glance
We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference every day by helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and achieve meaningful outcomes in a nurturing and inclusive environment. Working closely with teachers and our wider multidisciplinary team, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality education, supporting personalised learning programmes and helping every pupil thrive both academically and personally.
What you will be doing Supporting teachers by planning, preparing and delivering engaging lessons and learning activities, including covering lessons when required. Delivering targeted interventions and adapting learning to meet the individual needs of pupils. Monitoring pupil progress and providing detailed feedback to teachers to support future learning. Promoting positive behaviour, independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing through consistent support and encouragement.
Supporting the development of individual education plans, behaviour support strategies and other pupil documentation. Mentoring and supporting Teaching Assistants while working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and the wider school team. GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/Level 4 or above) or equivalent. Experience working with children with autism and/or additional learning needs, including supporting challenging behaviour.
Experience planning and delivering learning activities or lessons. Excellent communication, organisation and IT skills with the ability to build positive relationships. The ability to adapt learning to individual pupils whilst promoting independence, confidence and achievement. Full UK driving licence is required Park School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional and mental health needs.
Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.
Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including: + Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits + Hundreds of UK and international discounts + Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme + Critical illness cover + Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support