Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) & Key Worker Lead

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: September 2026

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only)

Salary: Range 4 point 21-25 (Actual salary £27,105 - £29,098 per annum)

Location: Wendover, Buckinghamshire (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty)

Are you a passionate, experienced educator ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) & Key Worker Lead to join our dedicated team.

In this pivotal role, you will plan, deliver, and monitor high-quality Functional Skills lessons and targeted interventions, ensuring all students make excellent progress. You will act as a dedicated Key Worker for a designated group of students, offer classroom assistance to teaching staff, and provide essential exam access support.

Additionally, you will step into a leadership capacity by providing line management and guidance to an allocation of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and Key Workers, ensuring robust, high-quality support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL).

John Colet School is an Ofsted-rated 'Good' school nestled in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Chiltern Hills. We pride ourselves on being a caring school where we pursue excellence, celebrate success and develop students to become active members of our school and wider community. We are constantly striving to improve. Our staff enjoy:

• Work-Life Balance & Well-being: Access to free onsite gym facilities and staff activities including Pilates and social events.

• Professional Growth: Continuous support from colleagues and SLT, with access to dedicated coaching, CPD workshops, and resources to help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

• Recognition & Rewards: A culture where your hard work is appreciated, plus access to a Blue Light discount card.

• Environment: A lovely setting in the Chiltern Hills with plentiful, free staff parking.

• Family Benefits: Preferential places for children of staff (subject to qualifying period).

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact the school office at office@johncolet.co.uk.

Please Note: * Applications from agencies and personal CVs will not be accepted.

• The John Colet School takes the safeguarding and wellbeing of students seriously and this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and Qualifications check.

Closing Date: Wednesday 1 July 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 6 July 2026