Higher Level Teaching Assistant Level 4 (Autism Resource Base)

Post: Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Level 4 (Autism Resource Base)

Contract: Temporary (funded through additional funding) with potential to become permanent. Term time only 5 INSET days

Hours: 37 hours per week MondayThursday 8:00am - 4:00pm Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm

Salary: Grade 6 SCP 18 - 22 Actual Salary 27095 - 28953

Start Date: ASAP 2026

Location: St Marks School Bath (Part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership)

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated caring and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level 4) to join our Autism Resource Base at St Marks School. You will work closely with teachers and senior staff to support pupils with autism and additional needs helping them access the curriculum develop independence and achieve their full potential.

This is a highly rewarding role where you will make a difference to pupils daily experiences and long-term addition to providing direct support to pupils the post includes line management responsibilities for other teaching assistants and the management of specialist resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils learning wellbeing and development including implementing strategies to support pupils individual special educational needs as outlined in their profiles.
• Build positive relationships promote inclusion independence and positive behaviour.
• Provide 1:1 and small group interventions tailored to pupils individual needs.
• Provide constructive feedback and pastoral support to pupils.
• Assist with lesson planning delivery assessment and classroom management.
• Monitor record and report on pupil progress and achievement.
• Supervise whole classes or tutor groups when needed.
• Use ICT and other resources to enhance learning and pupil independence.
• Lead initiatives to develop pupils literacy numeracy and key skills.
• Manage mentor and support teaching assistants.
• Liaise with teaching staff lead team meetings and represent support staff in relevant meetings.

What Were Looking For:

Essential:

• HLTA qualification or equivalent teaching experience.
• Evidence of good basic education particularly in English and Maths.
• Experience working with or caring for children with SEND.
• Understanding of child development learning processes and SEN statutory frameworks.
• Ability to lead motivate and manage a team of teaching assistants.
• Confident in using ICT to support learning.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with pupils staff and parents.
• Understanding of the national curriculum.

Desirable:

• First aid training.

About the School

St Marks School is a distinctive and inclusive co-educational school situated in the northeast of Bath. The school was inspected by SIAMS in November 2021 and then OFSTED in February 2022. The school was categorised as a Good school in both inspections validating the wonderful work of the staff team. St Marks is part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership- a supportive forward-thinking Trust committed to inclusive practice staff development and providing exceptional education for all pupils.

There are many advantages to working for us. Included in your actual annual salary is generous annual leave entitlement access to a local government pension scheme sick pay scheme cycle-to-work scheme free eye tests and employee assistance helpline. Support staff in schools can also benefit from a range of national discount schemes available to education professionals such as the Blue Light Card offering savings on shopping travel and leisure.

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role.