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Higher Level Teaching Assistant
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Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Claystone School, Luton
Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant Location: Claystone School, Luton, LU1 4LL Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8:15am – 4:15pm Salary: £25,316 per annum (not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About OFG
We believe in greater work-life balance and the freedom to pursue passions outside of work.
About the Role
At Claystone School, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, feel valued, and discover their potential. As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Play a central role in supporting pupils’ learning, wellbeing, and personal development.
- Help build confidence and independence while preparing students for their future.
- Lead beyond classroom support, contributing to planning, assessments, and interventions.
You will also take a leading role in Personal Development and Future Pathways, helping pupils prepare for adulthood through:
- Careers education
- Enterprise projects
- Independent living skills
What You’ll Do
- Deliver high-quality learning activities to individuals, small groups, and whole classes (including teacher cover).
- Prepare lessons, create resources, and contribute to assessing, monitoring, and reporting on pupil progress.
- Lead 1:1 interventions supporting academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development.
- Collaborate with teachers, leaders, and clinical teams to implement strategies, interventions, and EHCP recommendations.
- Support behaviour, wellbeing, and inclusion, fostering a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment.
- Lead Personal Development and Future Pathways initiatives, including:
- Careers lessons
- Enterprise and Independent Living programmes
- Build connections with local employers and community partners to plan and host events like Enterprise Fairs.
- Oversee the Independent Living Room and contribute to broader school projects promoting independence and employability.
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What You’ll Bring
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, and caring individual who:
- Inspires pupils
- Collaborates with colleagues
- Models our core values: patience, kindness, and teamwork
Essential:
- Confidence in leading learning and managing classes as needed.
- Experience supporting learning, behaviour, and social development.
- Flexibility to work across classrooms, outdoor learning, and wider school activities.
- A commitment to inclusion and achieving the best outcomes for pupils.
- A passion for helping young people develop independence, confidence, and future aspirations.
About Us
Claystone School
- A brand-new specialist school in Luton for autistic children aged 4–11, opened in January 2025.
- A small, independent setting supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and additional learning difficulties.
- Provides a nurturing environment where every child’s unique strengths are celebrated.
Outcomes First Group
- Part of the Outcomes First Portfolio, we have provided specialist care and education for over 19 years.
- Pioneering evidence-based approaches for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties.
- Recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth consecutive year.
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Why Join Us?
At Claystone School, every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to:
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils.
- Conducting social media checks for applicants and enhanced DBS for successful candidates.
Benefits Include:
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
- "Your Wellbeing Matters" – mental health and physical health support.
- Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
- Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits.
- Discounts on UK and international products/services.
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
- Critical illness cover.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and family growth 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 a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Appointments are subject to necessary safeguarding checks. No liability is accepted for employee-related expenses due to delays or process changes. Applicants should review How We Protect and Care for Our Service Users for full details.
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