Higher Level Teaching Assistant

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Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Personal Development and Future Pathways
Location: Brick Lane School, London E2 6DY
Salary:     £26,250 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours:      37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am - 4.00pm
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        November 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

At Brick Lane School, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to achieve more than they ever thought possible. We're looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team and play a key role in helping pupils develop the confidence, independence and life skills they need to succeed.

This is far more than a traditional HLTA role. Alongside supporting high-quality teaching and learning, you'll lead our Personal Development & Future Pathways programme, inspiring pupils to explore future careers, develop essential life skills and prepare for adulthood with confidence.

If you're passionate about helping young people realise their potential and want a role where you can genuinely change lives every day, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver engaging learning activities to individuals, small groups and whole classes, including providing classroom cover when required.

• Plan, prepare and deliver meaningful interventions that support pupils' academic, social, emotional and behavioural development.

• Work alongside teachers, therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team to implement personalised learning strategies and EHCP outcomes.

• Create a positive, nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every pupil feels valued, safe and supported to succeed.

• Lead the school's Personal Development & Future Pathways programme, delivering engaging lessons in Careers, Enterprise, Employability and Independent Living Skills.

• Build relationships with local employers, colleges and community organisations to create meaningful work-related learning opportunities.

• Coordinate enterprise projects, careers events, transition activities and whole-school initiatives that prepare pupils for life beyond school.

• Develop pupils' confidence, resilience, independence and aspirations, equipping them with the skills they need for adulthood and future employment.

What you will bring

We are looking for someone caring, flexible and enthusiastic — someone who can inspire pupils, work collaboratively with colleagues and model the school’s values of patience, kindness and teamwork.

• Level 2 or Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent).

• Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their full potential.

• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs, learning, behaviour and emotional development.

• Confident leading learning, delivering interventions and managing classes when required.

• Creative, proactive and enthusiastic, with the ability to deliver engaging learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and external partners.

• A genuine passion for inclusion, personal development and preparing young people for successful futures.

• HLTA status (or equivalent experience), experience delivering careers education, employability, enterprise or independent living programmes, and experience working within an SEN or specialist education setting are highly desirable.

• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

About Us

Brick Lane School is an independent specialist school in East London for autistic pupils.

We provide a safe, welcoming environment shaped by Outcomes First Group’s Neurodiversity Strategy, celebrating strengths and individuality. Small classes and personalised education, therapy, and clinical support ensure every pupil’s needs are met. Through positive relationships and a holistic approach, we empower young people to thrive and lead fulfilling lives.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone 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 Us?

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

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

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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