Higher Level Teaching Assistant

SGS Create Higher Level Teaching Assistant 

Role Information:
Reference: REQ001312
Location: Stroud Campus
FTE Salary: up to £26,970.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time only
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, 41 weeks a year

At SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

SGS Create provides a specialised, school-like environment within a college setting, offering a nurturing and inclusive space for students who have found mainstream education challenging. Many of our learners are neurodiverse, have experienced prolonged disengagement, or are seeking a more personalised and flexible approach to learning. Our balanced curriculum includes core academic GCSEs- such as English Language, Maths, and Double Science- alongside vocational pathways tailored to student interests, all supported by small class sizes and a high staff-to-student ratio.

As with all teaching roles, this position is both challenging and incredibly rewarding. You’ll be part of a values-led, collaborative team who recognise that mainstream education does not work for all learners. SGS Create has developed a highly supportive and responsive provision that removes many of the barriers faced by some of the most marginalised students, creating the conditions for them to thrive. Now entering its third year, SGS Create continues to grow and evolve. Our small class sizes, high staff-to-student ratios, and personalised approach to education have made a tangible difference to learners and their families. Recent audits from external and internal evaluators have praised the provision for its strong leadership, inclusive ethos, excellent safeguarding practices, and transformative impact on student confidence and engagement.

Financial Rewards and Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• SGS Create teaching staff and corporate staff will be allocated 13 weeks holidays each academic year, only to be taken in line with the school holiday term breaks. Some cover might be needed during term breaks but this will be with prior agreement.  A full- time teaching timetable would be 25 hours timetable per week to allow for PPA, over 39 teaching weeks, this will be reduced to reflect any agreed remission allocated for specific roles or responsibilities.  All posts will be subject to the Colleges academic employment Terms and Conditions.
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to My Lifestyle discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free Annual Eye test
• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union 
• Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

We have an exciting opportunity for a committed and inspiring Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join SGS Create, a dynamic provision for 14 - 16-year-olds based at SGS College’s Stroud Campus.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality in-class support across a range of subjects, particularly core subjects and PSHE
• Offer academic mentoring and 1:1 interventions for learners with additional needs
• Deliver specific lessons in PSHE/Life Skills or other activities
• Deliver short-term cover for teaching staff when required
• Contribute to the pastoral care, personal development, and wellbeing of our students
• Collaborate with teaching staff, support teams, and external professionals
• Play a key role in building relationships with learners, supporting re-engagement with education
• Support the delivery of a trauma-informed and restorative approach to learning

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Holds a HLTA qualification, or willing to work towards one
• A qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy equivalent to at least level 2 of the National Vocational Qualifications framework
• Prior experience working with children or in an educational setting.
• Experience of supporting pupils with SEND

Please apply online by: Wednesday 26th August 2025
Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed

We strongly encourage all prospective candidates to visit the provision, meet the team, and take a tour with the Headteacher. Upon request, we are also happy to share a detailed provision overview and our universal offer document to give a fuller understanding of the SGS Create approach. If you have any queries please contact [email protected]  

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.