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Job Title:     Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (Unqualified Teacher)
Location:     Baston House School, Bromley, Kent BR2 7AB
Salary:         £28,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours:         37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm
Contract:    Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:           February 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, Baston House School, part of the Options Autism family, is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (Unqualified Teacher) to join our dedicated and close-knit team.

This is an ideal role for someone ready to take the next step in their education career—supporting high-quality teaching, leading learning when required, and making a meaningful difference to pupils’ lives every day.

About the Role

As a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting teachers to deliver engaging, creative, and personalised learning experiences that meet the individual needs of our pupils. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.

You will work flexibly across the school, including:

• Supporting pupils one-to-one and in small groups
• Leading whole-class lessons when required
• Helping pupils build confidence, independence, and a love of learning

You will develop strong, positive relationships with pupils, encouraging engagement, interaction, and emotional regulation while supporting effective behaviour management strategies. A proactive, calm, and resilient approach is key to helping pupils feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

You will also play an important role in maintaining a strong safeguarding culture, ensuring pupils’ wellbeing is always a priority. As part of a collaborative and supportive education team, your contribution will be genuinely valued, and you will be encouraged and supported in your ongoing professional development.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has achieved Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status
• Has experience working within an SEN/ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition) setting
• Is calm, confident, and resilient in the face of challenges
• Can work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider education team
• Is confident leading lessons or small groups when required
• Is committed to empowering every pupil to reach their full potential

Qualifications Required:

• English and Maths GCSE (essential)
• HLTA qualification (desirable)

At Baston House School, we are committed to creating a nurturing, respectful environment where our pupils feel heard, supported, and inspired to thrive.

About Us

Baston House is an independent day specialist provider of education and care for young people and adults aged 5 to 19 years who have been diagnosed with Autism (ASC).

Baston House School ensures that our school environment supports learning and promotes the well-being of pupils and staff through a strong sense of community cohesion. Creating a sense of community, develop social understanding, improve well-being, enhance academic achievement, and develop independence are at the root of our school community. We work hard to provide a safe school where pupils are included in every aspect of school life.

For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

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.

Why Join Options Autism?

We put pupil outcomes at the heart of everything we do, so every day you’ll know your work is making a meaningful impact.

We are committed to 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.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista:
  • 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

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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