Careers Lead HLTA Role - The Windmill School
Overview
Make a real difference to young lives. The Windmill School is looking for an organised, creative and passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant to lead our Careers Programme for autistic pupils in Key Stage 4 and 5. In this rewarding role, you’ll design and deliver inspiring, accessible careers and employability learning, build strong links with employers, colleges and families, and create personalised pathways that help young people gain confidence and skills for life beyond school. From supporting meaningful work experience to delivering 1:1 guidance and training staff, you’ll play a key part in shaping inclusive futures for our learners.
Personal attributes
What we’re looking for:
- Experience working with autistic learners
- Strong knowledge of careers education and CEIAG principles
- Excellent communication and liaison skills
- Confidence in designing accessible resources
- Believe, inspire and achieve.
- Bring energy and commitment to building positive relationships with children.
- Have an enthusiasm for new evidence-based approaches including the implementation of your ideas.
- Be reflective practitioners with a “can do” approach
- Be able to support all students to believe they have the potential to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
- Be ambitious, professional and committed to further personal development and committed to working as part of a dynamic team of professionals both in and out of the classroom.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare
Salary & Benefits
Salary from £11816 to £13107 per year
Location
The Windmill School
Moxon Street
Barnet
Herts
EN5 5TS
Supporting documents
Deadline and how to apply
Please download the application form below and return it to vacancies@bsentrust.org by 8th May 2026 with a cover letter stating why you have the skills we are looking for for this role.
Equal opportunities
Job reference: 2026/13