Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant focuses on providing targeted literacy, numeracy, and intervention support to pupils who need additional help.

What the role involves

• Providing targeted literacy, numeracy, and intervention support to pupils who need additional help.
• Acting as a subject or specialist support assistant, offering expertise in designated curriculum areas.
• Supervising and guiding other support staff to ensure consistent, high‑quality classroom practice.
• Preparing and maintaining learning environments, resources, and materials to support effective teaching.
• A solid understanding of teaching and learning strategies, with the ability to support.
• Deliver, and adapt activities to meet diverse pupil needs.

Skills and requirements

• SCQF Level 6 or equivalent required.
• Driving licence required.

Candidate fit

• patience, clear communication, classroom awareness, and confidence supporting learners

Additional role context

• For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties.
• As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.
• We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.