Higher Level Teaching Assistant

At OFG we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant Location: Closeburn House School, Dumfriesshire, DG3 5HP Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday | Salary: £24,876 per annum (not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: July 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role Are you ready to build on your classroom experience and take on a role where you can make an even greater impact? At Closeburn House School, we're looking for an enthusiastic and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys taking the lead, supporting high-quality teaching and helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning. As a HLTA, you'll play a key role in school life, leading learning activities, delivering targeted interventions and working closely with teachers to help every pupil achieve their full potential. You'll have the opportunity to use your creativity, initiative and expertise to inspire confidence, promote independence and celebrate every success—no matter how big or small. Working as part of our supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll help create a safe, engaging and nurturing environment where pupils can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Whether you're looking to develop your leadership skills or progress your career in specialist education, this is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference every single day. What you will be doing Deliver engaging learning activities to individuals, small groups and whole classes under the guidance of a teacher. Support teachers with planning, preparing and adapting lessons to meet individual pupil needs. Deliver targeted interventions in literacy, numeracy and other curriculum areas to accelerate pupil progress. Monitor, assess and record pupil achievement, providing feedback to support future learning. Help