Higher Level Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 20 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £14.05 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2026 |
| Location: | Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2PZ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1554450 |
Summary
Queenswood School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic HLTA to join our team! As a HLTA, you will be responsible for supervising classes during the short-term absence of teachers, ensuring that students remain on task and follow the school's policies and procedures.About the School:The School is set across two sites in a beautiful rural location in Herefordshire. We are an Independent Specialist day school specialising in the education and care of children and young people between the age of 11 to 19 years who are diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum.We offer a warm and nurturing environment, where pupils receive the support they need to develop emotionally and socially and prepare to learn again. Our highly experienced and dedicated staff team make learning feel worthwhile and enjoyable for our young people. They build positive and meaningful connections so that pupils feel secure, understood and valued.Our robust safeguarding culture means that the safety and welfare of our students is at the forefront of everything that we do, and we are well-equipped to protect the vulnerable young people in our care.Our benefits include:Exclusive access to reward and discount schemeBlue Light discount cardFlexible workingComprehensive inductionCommitment to your ongoing training and career progressionPaid for enhanced PVG/DBSWellbeing supportCycle to work scheme and more!What you'll be doing:Supervising students in the absence of their regular teacherEnsuring that students complete the work set by their teacherManage classroom behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policyProviding support and assistance to students as neededMaintaining a positive and productive learning environmentAbout you:Strong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to manage classroom behaviour effectivelyPrevious experience in a similar role is desirable but not essentialA commitment to the educational development of studentsPlease note: you must have a full UK Driving Licence as you may be required to go off site.As part of Aspris Children’s Services, we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. We ask that you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience and in return we will give you all the training and support you need to progress.If you want to progress your career in Education, Aspris Children’s Services will help you get there.Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.