We are seeking to appoint two Higher Level Teaching Assistants, one with ELSA training to join our thriving school community. The Higher Level Teaching Assistants will provide essential support to pupils who need additional help accessing learning, additional academic intervention as well as social and emotional support. Working closely with the SENCO, teaching staff and parents, the successful candidates will support pupils with a range of additional needs, deliver targeted interventions, facilitate ELSA sessions (if applicable), and help ensure that every pupil is able to access learning, build confidence and achieve their full potential.

The successful candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a proactive and flexible approach, and a passion for supporting pupils to succeed. You will contribute to the development of individual support plans, deliver one-to-one and small-group interventions, administer SEND screening tools, and play a key role in promoting an inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Please see the candidate brochure for further information regarding the specific duties and person specification at https://www.thequeensschool.co.uk/our-school/job-vacancies/higher-level-teaching-assistants/.

Hours

35 hours per week, term time only including 5 INSET days. Part time hours may be considered, please outline any specific requests in your covering letter.

Salary

The FTE salary is £25,617 per annum, therefore actual salary for 35 hours per week is £19,403 per annum.

Benefits of working at The Queen’s School

In return for your commitment the School offers:

· Guaranteed, contracted hours

· Access to 24/7 online GP and other health and well-being experts

· School branded workwear provided

· On-site parking

· Pension Scheme

· Sickness Entitlement following qualifying period

· Subsidised meals

· School fees discount

· A strong sense of community

· Supportive colleagues

· Regular social events

How to Apply

If, having read the candidate brochure, you would like to apply for this post, please complete the application form on our School website https://www.thequeensschool.co.uk/our-school/job-vacancies/higher-level-teaching-assistants/ together with a covering letter. When writing your letter, you should include:

· Your career pattern to date.

· Your reasons for applying for the post at The Queen’s School.

· The experience and skills which you feel would equip you for this role.

Please submit your completed application form to recruitment@thequeensschool.co.uk by 9am on Wednesday 17 June 2026

Interviews are scheduled for the Wednesday 24 June 2026

For further information, you may wish to visit our website www.thequeensschool.co.uk.

The Queen’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post is also subject to a negative response to an enquiry as to a prohibition order that has been made by the Secretary of State. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

No Recruitment Agencies please.

Downloads

• QS Application Form - HLTA ELSA DOCX Document
• QS Application Form - HLTA DOCX Document
• Candidate Brochure PDF Document