Full-time

Higher level Teaching Assistant

Posted by Shorefields • colchester, england, United-Kingdom

📍 colchester, england 🕒 June 20, 2026

About the Role

About the Role

HLTAs at Compass Community Schools support children with complex and challenging behaviours, providing close attention, communication, consistency and flexibility. They work closely with teachers, parents, local authority teams and other professionals to secure outstanding outcomes for each child.

Responsibilities

  • Support teachers in the classroom.
  • Work with children 1:1 or in small groups.
  • Manage classroom resources, organise trips and visits.
  • Provide appropriate emotional support and ensure children’s safety.
  • Participate in therapy sessions and reflect on challenging periods.
  • Collaborate with the academic curriculum and extra‑curricular planning.

Benefits

  • Staff laptop and mobile phone.
  • Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities.
  • Small class sizes with specialist TA support.
  • Enhanced Occupational Si...

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