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Work Experience

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Forster Park Work Experience Application Form

Oakbridge Federation

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Working our ASD resource base

Salary details

Scale 5 - Point 13-15 SCP 13-15          

£33,780 - £34,779 Pro Rata: £29,178.44 - £30,040.49        

35 hours required

39 weeks per year

Closing Date: Friday 27th June 2025, 9:00 AM

Shortlisting: Friday 27th June 2025

Interviews: Tuesday 1st July 2025

Start Date: As soon as possible – no later than 1st September 2025

The Role

For a full description, please see the job description attached.

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic HLTA to join our team. The successful candidate will plan, prepare, deliver, assess, report, and mark learning activities for individuals, groups, or whole classes under an agreed system of supervision.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for an individual who:

• Can work collaboratively as part of a team
• Is committed to supporting children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Has energy, patience, and strong nurturing skills
• Demonstrates clear communication and excellent organisational abilities

This is a highly rewarding role that is not often advertised. The successful applicant must be dedicated and consistent in their approach, helping our children make great progress both socially and academically.

Our ASD resource base supports 14 children, split into two classes:

• One class led by a Lead Teacher, working with 7–8 children
• The other class supported by this HLTA vacancy, also working with 7–8 children

Children within the resource base also access mainstream classes, so you will be working as part of a wider team across the school. Supporting you in this role will be two Teaching Assistants (TAs), forming part of an amazing and collaborative team.

Further information

For an informal discussion, please contact Mrs M Fenniche - Executive Headteacher 02086985686 or 02086983112 or by email on mfenniche1.209@lgflmail.org

Oakbridge Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. 

The post is subject to a DBS. 

Please use the link to submit an application https://www.cognitoforms.com/oakbridgefederation/supportstaffapplication

Oakbridge Federation reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.