Job Description

Orange Tree School

England

Salary:

competitive, depending on qualifications and experience

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by:

24 October 2025

Job overview

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About Orange Tree School

Orange Tree School is a special independent school for young people aged 11-19 who thrive in a small, therapeutic and nurturing environment. Many of our pupils have faced challenges in mainstream settings, and our mission is to help them rebuild confidence, rediscover learning, and achieve their potential.


We are a warm, dedicated team who believe in the power of relationships with pupils, families and colleagues to create lasting change.

Orange Tree School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) / Cover Supervisor

to join our friendly and supportive team.

In this varied role, you will provide high-quality learning support to pupils across the school, deliver interventions, support Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), and step up as a Cover Supervisor when needed to deliver pre-prepared lessons in the absence of the class teacher. You will also take responsibility for a form group, supporting the induction and wellbeing of students.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children and young people thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

We are looking for someone who:

Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Is calm, resilient, and able to build strong relationships with young people
Can lead by example and work collaboratively with colleagues
Has experience working with children or young people, ideally in an SEN or SEMH setting
Has (or is willing to work towards) HLTA status or equivalent qualification

In return, we offer:

A welcoming, inclusive school community
A supportive leadership team and a collaborative working environment
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including HLTA training for suitable candidates
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our pupils


Orange Tree School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils

Promote pupils' independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion

Support pupils so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience success

Help coordinate LSA duties, rotas, and cover arrangements

Deliver intervention programmes, including planning, timetabling, and monitoring impact

Lead a form group and support the student induction process

Maintain high standards and expectations, fostering a nurturing, holistic, and student-centred environment

Supervise lessons during teacher absence, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment.

Deliver pre-prepared lessons and manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.

Support pupils with additional needs through targeted interventions and tailored learning activities.

Assist in planning, delivering, and evaluating therapy programmes and educational strategies.

Monitor pupil progress and contribute to reports, annual reviews, IEPs, and EHCPs.

Promote inclusion, support behaviour management, and help pupils achieve their full potential.

Communicate effectively with staff, families, and external professionals, ensuring collaborative support for each learner.

Safeguarding

Orange Tree School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Whilst every effort has been taken to explain the duties and responsibilities of the post, certain individual tasks may not be identified.





Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake any task of a similar level that is not specified in the job description.
The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher or line manager.

All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

We can only accept applicants who have the right to work in the UK.

Applications will be considered upon receipt and interviews can take place at any time. The school reserves the right to close this post at an earlier date should a successful appointment be made.

About

Orange Tree School

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Orange Tree School

Oakleigh Park North, Whetstone, London
N20 9AR
United Kingdom

+44 208 148 1700

Please visit our website:

ellernmedeschool (ellernmedeschools.com)

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