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Job Overview
How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?
Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!
Job Title: Higher-Level Teaching Assistant
Location: Baston House School, Bromley, Kent BR2 7AB
Salary: Up to £26,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
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.
Job Overview
How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?
Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!
Job Title: Higher-Level Teaching Assistant
Location: Baston House School, Bromley, Kent BR2 7AB
Salary: Up to £26,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
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.
About The Role
As a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, 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.
This is a brilliant opportunity for a qualified HLTA who is passionate about education and motivated to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with complex and varied needs, including autism and associated learning differences.
In This Role, You Will:
* Support teaching and learning in both individual and small group settings
* Lead lessons when required, in line with planning and pupil needs
* Build positive relationships with pupils to support engagement and interaction
* Help maintain a strong safeguarding culture across the school
* Bring a proactive and flexible approach to classroom support and behaviour management
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
* Has achieved Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status
* Has previous experience working within an SEN/ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition) setting
* Is calm, confident, and resilient in the face of challenges
* Can work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider education team
* Is confident leading lessons or small groups when required
* Is committed to empowering every pupil to reach their full potential
At Baston House School, we are committed to creating a nurturing, respectful environment where our pupils feel heard, supported, and inspired to thrive.
About Us
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.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why join Options Autism?
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
* 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.
And that’s not all, 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.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
* You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 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. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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