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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Freelance)

Gateways

Barnet

  • £170 - £175 per day
  • Expired
Salary:
.The HLTA role is responsible for supporting teachers in the classroom by preparing classrooms for lessons and sourcing material that is needed for that lesson. The HLTA will support student’s learning and engagement during their time at Gateways
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
04 September 2025
Apply by:
15 July 2025

Job overview

Gateways is an alternative education provision, based in the London Borough of Barnet, that exists to support the countless young people today, between the ages of 14-25, who are or have struggled to remain in mainstream education.


Gateways students are referred to us as school refusers, struggle with severe anxiety, debilitating depression, eating disorders, traumas of all kinds and often as a result of serious medical issues.

The demand for Gateways’ provision is greater than ever. The unprecedented demand for places at Gateways comes from increasing pressure from schools, local authorities, parents and community organisations, to expand the provision. Not only to accommodate more students but also to widen the curriculum for them, expand the pastoral care, offer more mentoring and counselling sessions and extend our relationship with industry, to offer more apprenticeships and work placements too.

To meet the rapidly increasing demand for our provision and our reputation for delivering exceptional outcomes, Gateways has registered as an independent charity and has begun operating with a new strategy and a growing team.

We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for our new sixth form who shares this ambition and who wants to help us grow Gateways into an accessible alternative provision for young people in the Jewish community.

Job Role
The HLTA role is responsible for supporting teachers in the classroom by preparing classrooms for lessons and sourcing material that is needed for that lesson. The HLTA will support student’s learning and engagement during their time at Gateways e.g. During lessons, enrichment sessions and supported study sessions.
If you have the passion and ambition to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people, please apply, we'd love to hear from you.

Introduction:
As an international school committed to providing high-quality education, we offer a dynamic and inclusive learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting student learning and development within our school community.

Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum qualification of Certificate in Education or equivalent
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in an educational setting
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with teachers, students, and parents
- Proficiency in using technology for teaching purposes
- Knowledge of different learning styles and strategies to support student progress

Values and Attitudes:
- Passionate about education and making a positive impact on students' lives
- Patient, empathetic, and able to build strong relationships with students
- Flexible, adaptable, and willing to take initiative when needed
- Committed to continuous professional development and growth as an educator

If you meet the above criteria and are excited about the opportunity to contribute to our school's mission, we encourage you to apply for this position.








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About Gateways

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  • Gateways
  • Edgeworth Close, Hendon, London
  • NW4 4HJ
  • United Kingdom
+44 20 8183 0164

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About Gateways

Gateways is an alternative education provision, based in the London Borough of Barnet, that exists to support the countless young people today, between the ages of 14-25, who are or have struggled to remain in mainstream education. Gateways students are referred to us as school refusers, struggle with severe anxiety, debilitating depression, eating disorders, trauma’s of all kinds and often as a result of serious medical issues.

Post COVID there has been a 62% rise in enquiries to Gateways, as the number of students suffering are unable to access the mainstream education system.

We believe that every young person should have the same opportunity to progress and thrive, regardless of the challenges they face. Gateways delivers a broad curriculum, academic and vocational, that caters for the interests, abilities and specific needs of the each young person that attends. We aim to prepare them for a life beyond education.

The Gateways programme launched in 2014 and is the only provision of its kind in the UK Jewish community, enhancing the lives of over 600 vulnerable, young people to date. Some of our achievements include:

● Placing over 100 students into work and apprenticeships through career support sessions

● Achieving 98% pass mark for students sitting GCSE functional skills and BTEC qualifications

● Providing emotional and wellbeing support for all our students and families

● Launching successful social enterprise projects in cooking, hair and beauty

● Collaborating with over 20 referring organisations in the community and all Jewish secondary schools

The future of Gateways

To meet the rapidly increasing demand for our provision and our reputation for delivering exceptional outcomes, Gateways has been registered as an independent charity for 18 months and began operating in their own premises, with a new strategy and a growing team in September 2023. 

Gateways now delivering a broader curriculum that caters for the interests, abilities and specific needs of the students, preparing them for life beyond education.

Gateways offers all students ‘hope, determination and achievement’ through high-quality teaching and learning within a flexible, responsive, and bespoke environment and is a stepping stone which provides students with opportunities to reinvent themselves and develop the confidence to be successful in their future.

We recognise that a truly successful provision cannot focus simply on good grades; real success is happy students who are well-equipped to cope in life and who are supported to reach their goals. The Gateways charity is based around a foundation of mental well-being and education, focusing on each student being a valued part of the Gateways community.

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