Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Garth Hill College; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Bracknell is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support students with complex needs. This full-time role involves working in both the main College and the Hub Wellbeing Centre, supervising classes and providing interventions. Candidates must be educated to Level 3, having achieved two GCE ‘A’ Levels, and hold Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics. The position offers an inclusive and supportive working atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Must be educated to Level 3 with two GCE ‘A’ Level passes.
• Possess Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics (GCSE Grade C or higher).
• Experience in supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students with complex needs in the College and Hub Wellbeing Centre.
• Deliver individual and small group interventions.
• Help eliminate barriers to learning and achievement.

Skills

Supporting students with complex needs

Class cover supervision

Communication skills

Education

Educated to Level 3 (two GCE ‘A’ Level passes)

Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics

Job description

• Salary: BGI 6-14 (£22,546- £25,543) Including London Weighting, based on hourly rate £13.84 - £15.69).
• Location: Garth Hill College, Bull Lane, Bracknell
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time/Term Time
• Closing Date: 06/01/2026 at 09:00
• Reference: Sec/25/328277

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed person to the role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team in supporting students with complex needs, including class cover supervision as required.

The role involves working across both the main College and in our Hub Wellbeing Centre. The Centre offers support and interventions for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and/or Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA) needs, who are struggling to access a mainstream education. This is delivered on an individual and/or small group basis (typically 6-8 students), working with our young people to help them eliminate barriers to learning and achievement.

The successful candidate will be educated to Level 3 (two GCE ‘A’ Level passes) and possess Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics (GCSE Grade C or higher or equivalent). Prospective candidates are advised to study the person specification and job description for this post carefully.

Pupils enjoy coming to this inclusive, friendly school (Ofsted, October 2024).

We offer a positive, friendly and supportive atmosphere, a strong team ethos, a strong staff association and the very best programme of professional development together with opportunities for career development.

Garth Hill College is a happy and vibrant place of learning. We are proud to be a genuinely comprehensive school and offer a wide and diverse range of excellent opportunities, inside and outside the classroom, that we believe enable our young people to develop exceptionally well both academically and personally.

Garth Hill College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to appropriate vetting procedures and an enhanced DBS check.

This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) young people. You will need to tell us about any spent convictions or cautions, which may later appear on your DBS Certificate.

Further details can be obtained from Mrs K Clarke at the College on [e-mail]. Only applications submitted on the College’s application form will be considered.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 09H00 ON 06 JANUARY 2026.

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

How to Apply - Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.

Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.

Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.

Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

We will make reasonable adjustments to help a person with a disability through the application & selection process and, if successful, to assist you in carrying out the duties of your job.

Pre–employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form.

The purpose of the questionnaire is to assess whether you have any medical problems that may affect your ability to undertake the role. If necessary reasonable adjustments or modifications will be suggested to assist you in carrying out the duties of the job.

References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.

Employment - Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.