Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Salary: up to £29,064 FTE (actual salary £25,221 per annum)
Contract Term: Permanent: Full time, term-time only (39 weeks). We will consider flexible working for the right candidate.
At Berkeley Green UTC, we don’t just support learning, we unlock potential. We believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed, and that the right support at the right time can transform confidence, achievement, and future opportunities.
We are seeking an exceptional High Level Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning and fulfil their potential. This is an opportunity to work in a unique setting where students choose their educational pathway, where relationships are central to success, and where inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.
Why this role matters
Our students arrive with ambition and clear goals for their future. Some require additional support to help them develop the knowledge, skills, confidence, and independence needed to achieve those goals. As our High Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that every student can access an outstanding education, regardless of their starting point or individual needs.
This is far more than a support role. You will be a key member of our SEND team, working alongside the SENDCo, teachers, pastoral colleagues and families to ensure students receive the guidance, interventions and encouragement they need to flourish academically, socially and emotionally. Your work will directly influence student outcomes, confidence and future success.
You won't simply provide support; you will:
- Make a significant contribution to students' learning, achievement and wellbeing
- Lead targeted small-group interventions that accelerate progress and build confidence
- Work alongside teachers to plan, adapt and deliver learning that meets diverse student needs
- Promote inclusion and ensure all students can fully participate in learning
- Support the evaluation of student progress through assessment and effective feedback
- Contribute to the successful operation of the SEND team and wider school communitSupport EHCP and MyPlan processes, helping students work towards meaningful outcomes
- Mentor and support colleagues within the SEND team
- Develop students' independence, resilience and positive learning behaviours Help young people gain the knowledge, skills and qualifications needed for successful futures
What makes Berkeley Green UTC different
Step into our UTC and you'll notice something special immediately – a culture founded on professionalism, inclusion, and high expectations.
- Students are respectful, motivated, and purposeful
- Staff work collaboratively because every learner matters
- Support is personalised, proactive, and centred on individual needs
- Technical and academic education are valued equally
- Students are preparing for careers in engineering, digital technologies, and cyber security
- Relationships are strong because we know our students as individuals
This is a place where you can make a genuine difference every day, working closely with students, teachers, the SENDCo, pastoral colleagues, and families to help young people succeed.
The person we are looking for
We are looking for someone who:
- Believes passionately in inclusive education and the potential of every young person
- Is committed to supporting students with additional learning needs
- Builds positive, productive relationships based on trust, respect, and encouragement
- Works effectively with teachers and other professionals to support student progress
- Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates initiative, resilience, and flexibility
- Supports students in developing positive learning behaviours and independence
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- Embraces collaboration and continuous professional development
Closing Date: 31 July 2026
Interviews: 10 August 2026, or earlier if possible.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.