Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Rossendale School are recruiting for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our education team!

We are looking for versatile, resilient and committed people, who can adapt their practice wherever necessary to support across all key stages. The successful candidate will be assisting the children with their work and supporting with pupil behaviour while establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs. This role will be diverse and will be expected to cover lessons across the school.

Our benefits include:

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme

• Blue Light discount card

• Flexible working

• Comprehensive induction

• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression

• Paid for enhanced PVG/DBS

• Wellbeing support

• Cycle to work scheme and more!

About the school:

Rossendale is a day school catering for the needs of pupils who are autistic and academically able. All pupils have a draft or final Education, Health and Care Plan.

The School provides education for young people aged from 7 – 18 years of age. Key stages 3 and 4 are based on the main school site, whilst Key stage 2 and 5 are based at our Campus which is based in the local community. At Key stage 4 and 5 we offer a wide range of GCSE subjects, BTEC Awards, Functional Skills, ASDAN and Entry Level qualifications and A level courses at the sixth form provision. Given the disrupted nature of our pupils’ education, prior to their admission to Rossendale, we have had some outstanding examination results. The school admits both boys and girls.

We offer a warm and nurturing environment, where pupils receive the support they need to develop emotionally and socially and prepare to learn again. Our highly experienced and dedicated staff team make learning feel worthwhile and enjoyable for our young people. They build positive and meaningful connections so that pupils feel secure, understood and valued.

Our robust safeguarding culture means that the safety and welfare of our students is at the forefront of everything that we do, and we are well-equipped to protect the vulnerable young people in our care.

What you'll be doing:

• Playing a vital role in helping every pupil achieve their full potential, supporting learning, wellbeing, and independence across the school

• Working in partnership with teachers to plan, deliver, and assess engaging, high-quality learning experiences

• Teaching well-structured, motivating lessons within the school framework, inspiring pupils to enjoy and engage in learning

• Championing inclusion by recognising individual needs and ensuring all pupils have equal opportunities to succeed

• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues, and external professionals

• Creating a calm, supportive environment using consistent behaviour strategies aligned with school policies/procedures that promote emotional wellbeing

• Monitoring progress and providing clear, encouraging feedback to support pupil development and celebrate achievements

• Adapting learning to meet a range of needs and learning styles so every pupil feels valued and supported

• Acting as a confident, positive role model who inspires trust, resilience, and self-belief

• Contributing to the wider life and development of the school, including training, meetings, and improvement initiatives

• Supporting and guiding other support staff, sharing expertise to strengthen the wider team

What you'll bring:

• A relevant QCF/NVQ Level 3 qualification in teaching and learning (or equivalent) is desirable

• Experience supporting pupils with Autism - bringing patience, empathy, and understanding to every interaction

• Confidence delivering engaging, practical, and theory-based learning that captures pupils’ interest

• A flexible, proactive approach with a genuine enthusiasm for supporting young people

• A positive, “can-do” attitude that contributes to a supportive, collaborative team environment

• The ability to create a calm, encouraging atmosphere where pupils feel motivated, valued, and ready to learn 🌟

Due to the location and requirements of the role, all applicants must hold a full UK driving licence.

As part of Aspris Children’s Services, we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. We ask that you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience and in return we will give you all the training and support you need to progress.

If you want to progress your career in Education, Aspris Children’s Services will help you get there.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.