Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

The Haven, Mold, North Wales

35 hours per week (Term time only)

Ref: HLTA-25

£26,308 based on a 35 hour working week

An excellent development opportunity has arisen for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join The Haven School.

About us

The Haven School is an Independent Special School for learners aged 11 – 19 years, with ASC, located in Mold, North Wales.

The Haven School is committed to the education and personal development of children and young people with autistic spectrum conditions, and in doing so, to work in close partnership with families, commissioners and others.

What will the role entail

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will have had previous experience in a similar role, and will lead by example to our Teaching Assistants encouraging their development. You will demonstrate creative thinking and flexibly, using an understanding of each pupil’s individual needs. You will have experience in a variety of approaches used to engage pupils and overcome barriers to learning.

As well as this you will work alongside the Classroom Teacher and support them with lesson planning and preparation including the evaluation of lesson plans.

You will have knowledge of Autism and will have obtained, or be working towards, a Teaching Assistant NVQ Level 3 qualification.

Further information

“The Haven is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check with barred list information, the cost of which will be met by Autism Initiatives.”

All education staff at The Haven School are required to be registered with the Education Welfare Council. If you are successful at interview and are not currently registered, you will be asked to register as part of pre-employment checks.

The closing date for completed applications is 20/10/2025

Interviews dates are to be confirmed

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position and making a difference to someone’s life then please complete the application form by clicking the “apply now” tab on the left.

The Job description and person specification can also be found above the application form, on the apply now tab.

if you have any questions, please email [email protected] or contact our friendly Recruitment team on 0151 932 2242

You can also contact David Liddle, Acting Head Teacher at The Haven, via email [email protected] if you have any specific questions about this fantastic opportunity.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.

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