Senior Higher Level Teaching Assistant

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work / life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.

That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. Job Title :  Higher-Level Teaching Assistant

Location : Baston House School, Bromley, Kent BR2 7AB

5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.Contract : Permanent, Term Time Only

As part of our continued growth, we’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated and close-knit team at Baston House School, part of the Options Autism family.

As an HLTA, you will play a key role in supporting our teachers to deliver engaging and creative lessons tailored to the needs of our pupils—helping to maximise their achievement, independence, and confidence. You will support teaching and learning in both individual and small group settings, lead lessons when required, and build positive relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and interaction. You will also contribute to maintaining a strong safeguarding culture and bring a proactive, flexible approach to classroom support and behaviour management.

Has achieved Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status

Has experience working within an SEN / ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition) setting

Can work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider education team

Is committed to empowering every pupil to reach their full potential

English and Maths GCSE (essential)

HLTA qualification (desirable)

At Baston House School, we are committed to creating a nurturing, respectful environment where our pupils feel heard, supported, and inspired to thrive.

Baston House is an independent day specialist provider of education and care for young people and adults aged 5 to 19 years who have been diagnosed with Autism (ASC).

Baston House School ensures that our school environment supports learning and promotes the well-being of pupils and staff through a strong sense of community cohesion. Creating a sense of community, develop social understanding, improve well-being, enhance academic achievement, and develop independence are at the root of our school community. We work hard to provide a safe school where pupils are included in every aspect of school life.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

Why join Options Autism?

We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Life Assurance

~ Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions

~“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including :

~ A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits

~100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad

~ Cycle to Work Schemes

~ Electric Car Purchase Scheme

~ Critical illness cover

~ Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.