Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Hours: Full time (8am-4pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8-5pm Tuesdays) term time only Start date: September 2026 Your new school Gretton School welcomes autistic children and young people aged from 5—19 years old, as weekly boarders or as day learners. Every learner at Gretton has a diagnosis of Autism, and the ability to learn at or above the level of their mainstream peers, but require a specialist setting in order to achieve their remarkable potential. As autism specialists, we understand that consistent daily routines and staffing helps to keep anxiety at a minimum and ensures that our learners feel safe and confident in their surroundings. We have a high staff to learner ratio and classes are small and personal – we know each of our learners really well and employ the best strategies to support them in their everyday school life. A broad curriculum, an emphasis on holistic development, and the development of life and social skills, means that we are able to bring out the best in all our learners, and to provide them with opportunities to flourish. At whatever stage a young person joins Gretton, we will ensure they are happy and prepared to make the most of the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life. Your new role As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), you will play a key role in supporting students with autism to thrive in both their learning and personal development. Working closely with teachers, therapists and families, you will help deliver engaging, structured and meaningful learning experiences. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting teaching and learning by adapting activities and preparing resources to meet individual needs Organising the classroom environment to create a stimulating and supportive space Monitoring progress, recording achievement, and producing reports including annual reviews Delivering targeted support and pastoral care to designated students Implementing positive behaviour st