Higher Level Teaching Assistant


Company:	Landau Ltd
Salary:	£25,956 to £27,578.25 a year
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Telford, TF1 1DQ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Sept 2026
Closing date:	3 Oct 2026

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Summary

We have an incredible new opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join Landau.

Every Day Changes a Life. Including Yours.

At Landau, we don't just support people – we champion them.

We're a charity made up of people who believe that every achievement matters. Every day, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference while working alongside a talented, supportive team that shares the same passion for helping others succeed. Whether you're supporting learning, wellbeing, behaviour, inclusion, employability, or personal development, you'll be part of a charity that's creating opportunities and changing lives across our communities.

Informal enquiries about the role are welcomed to and can be made to Sophie Wilkinson Centre Manager at 01952 221469

If you are shortlisted, we will send you an application form to complete.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Contribute to the design, development and delivery of a high quality, responsive programme of study that meets the diverse needs of learners including those with Education, Health and Care Plans

• Participate in the promotion and recruitment to the programme, undertaking initial assessments, taster sessions and learner induction

• Deliver engaging sessions, supporting learners to achieve accredited qualifications including ASDAN Employability, PSD, Maths and English Functional Skills from Entry Level to Level 2, GCSE at Grade 4 Level.

• Devise and/or tailor inspiring session plans and resources to meet differentiated needs of learners and to fulfil the objectives of relevant subject specifications

• Assess, plan for and monitor the specific needs of learners with an Education Health and Care Plan, focusing on supporting the achievement of their outcomes and contributing to reviews with learners, parents/carers and multi- agency meetings as required

• Undertake robust assessment, diagnostic testing and regular progress reviews to monitor progress toward individual learning plans so that learners are supported to achieve well and thrive on the programme

• Direct and manage the deployment of Learning Support Assistants to ensure effective teaching and learning delivery to meet the needs of individual learners and fulfilling legal and contractual requirements for those with EHCPs

• Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement, professional development, reflective practice, working as key part of a committed and motivated delivery team

• Encourage the learners personal and social development, building their confidence and self-esteem, encouraging them to take pride in their learning and meet high expectations of behaviour, attendance, engagement and respect for others

• Prepare learners well for success in external exams or assessments, including through effective assessment for learning, marking, monitoring and feedback

• Contribute to robust internal verification and moderation of learner’s work, highlighting areas for development and promoting best practice, providing effective feedback that secures success prior to submission of portfolios for external verification/moderation

• Ensure all course administration and paperwork is completed in an accurate and timely manner as per agreed requirements including registering learners for external moderation

• Deliver a tailored programme of enrichment activities and tutorials, including good quality information, advice and guidance (IAG) to enable learners to develop skills and confidence for adult life, as responsible and active citizens

• Work with the Project Coordinator to source appropriate work placements for learners, and support learners and employers to make work experience successful

• Commit to professional updating and development, attending relevant events, cascading and sharing professional insight and staying abreast of statutory and non-statutory guidance relevant to the programme’s delivery

• Keep accurate and timely records, ensuring that the management team are kept fully informed of profiled delivery, recruitment, retention and attendance and the progress or achievement of learners

• Liaise with parents/carers and stakeholders, as appropriate, to support and enable learner progress and participation

• Take part in Quality monitoring of the programmes, including participating in observations of teaching and learning, peer review, self-evaluation reports and quality improvement plans, inspection and spot-checks linked to our contracting, funding or awarding body requirements

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. Applicants who meet the minimum criteria may be eligible for a guaranteed interview if they are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, are disabled, or are eligible under our Armed Forces Covenant commitments.

If this applies to you, please let us know when you apply. Supporting information may be requested where applicable.

Landau is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment.

As this role involves regular work with children and young people, and meets the definition of regulated activity, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 you must disclose all unprotected unspent and spent cautions and convictions. Further details on what convictions must be declared can be found in the Governments Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975.

If you are offered this position, Landau will ask you to complete an enhanced DBS check with a children's barred list check and provide at least 2 references.

It is an offence for an individual who has been barred from working with children to apply for regulated activity. Providing false information is also an offence and could result in the rejection of the applicant, summarily dismissal if selected, and possible referral to the police

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