Higher Level Teaching Assistants
About this role
Job Advertisement: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Endeavour House School & 1 ACE Provision, Ilford, Greater London
Salary: £25,946 - £28,306 per annum (Dependent on Experience)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 AM – 4:30 PM; part-time or compressed hours options are also open for discussion!)
About the Role
Are you ready to help vulnerable young people unlock their passion for learning in a supportive, specialized environment? We are seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our small, friendly team at Endeavour House School and 1 ACE Provision in Ilford, London.
In this varied and rewarding role, you will support teachers both in our relaxed, focused SEN school setting and locally within our 1 ACE (Another Chance Education) alternative outreach provision. Working within a trauma-informed, therapeutic framework, you will help children with social, emotional, and emerging mental health needs build emotional wellbeing alongside academic success.
Key Responsibilities
Support teachers by assisting in classrooms and out in the community, following a flexible, structured approach.
Work directly with children and young people who struggle in mainstream or formal education settings.
Deliver targeted learning and pastoral support within a trauma-informed, therapeutic practice model.
Foster a calm, relaxed, and inclusive atmosphere where emotional wellbeing and academic achievement walk hand in hand.
Collaborate closely with an experienced leadership team committed to student welfare and mutual respect.
What We Are Looking For
Experience working within a specialist education provision, alternative setting, or a deep passion for making a difference.
Good written, IT, and communication skills, with a natural ability to actively listen and connect with children and colleagues.
Essential requirements: A valid UK driving licence and the Right to Work in the UK.
Empathy, resilience, and a commitment to providing consistency and stability for young people who may have experienced disrupted care.
Why Join Us?
At Five Rivers, we know how important it is to look after you so you can look after the children who need you. Enjoy an inclusive workplace alongside fantastic benefits:
Competitive Salary: £25,946 - £28,306 per annum (DOE).
Financial Wellbeing: Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme and enhanced company pension scheme (4% employer contribution).
Recognition & Perks: Blue Light Card, Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme, Refer-a-Foster Carer bonus, and long-service recognition awards.
Support Systems: Comprehensive Employee Support Programmes and ongoing training from in-house and external experts.
Family Support: Enhanced maternity policy, including the option for mothers with a year’s service to return part-time for 3 months while receiving full-time pay!