Location
North West London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£30,000 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated, experienced, energetic, and caring Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our education outreach team, putting children and young people at the heart of everything we do. As an HLTA, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with their learning—whether in school, at the pupils' residential setting (offsite), or in other off-site locations. You will help deliver tailored sessions based on individual learning plans, including remote support using technology when needed. Working closely with teachers and other professionals, you will promote positive behaviour, support learning objectives, and monitor student progress. You will be a key part of the team around each young person, ensuring consistent communication and support.

Please note this is a maternity cover role ending 31st July 2026.

About Kedleston Group and Mapesbury School
Mapesbury School is a new Special Educational Needs school opened in Spring 2025 in Cricklewood, Brent. Our small school supports children aged 7 to 16 years with Autism and associated conditions who have not been able to access education in mainstream or specialist settings and would benefit from an integrated therapeutic approach to education. Pupils will have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) but may not yet have a diagnosis, though they display traits of Autism and associated conditions.

Mapesbury School is part of Kedleston Group, which specialises in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Experience
- HLTA qualification or equivalent experience
- Previous experience working as a teaching assistant or in a similar educational support role
- Experience working with students with SEMH and/or ASC needs

About you
- Strong understanding of child development, autism strategies, and trauma-informed approaches
- Strong understanding of child development and the primary/secondary curriculum
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage behaviour effectively and support diverse learning needs
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- A proactive and positive approach to supporting student learning

Qualifications
HLTA qualification or equivalent experience is required.