Location: Barnet, London
Salary: £11,816 – £13,107 per annum
Job Type: Part Time, Temporary
Start Date: 01 September 2026
Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial
experience and/or relevant training. Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.
About the Role
Teach Now is proud to be recruiting for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Careers Lead to join a specialist autism provision in Barnet. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to take the lead on careers education and employability pathways for young people with autism, helping them prepare for life beyond school.
Working with Key Stage 4 and 5 pupils, you will design and deliver a dynamic, inclusive careers programme that reflects each students strengths, aspirations and individual needs. This is a role where creativity, organisation and passion will directly shape students futures—supporting them to develop confidence, independence and real-world skills.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and develop the schools careers and employability programme for KS4 and KS5
• Plan and deliver engaging, accessible careers education tailored to autistic learners
• Provide 1:1 careers guidance and mentoring, supporting personalised pathways
• Build and maintain partnerships with employers, colleges and training providers
• Coordinate and support work experience placements and transition planning
• Work collaboratively with staff and families to ensure joined-up, person-centred support
• Contribute to innovative, inclusive approaches to careers education across the school
Candidate Requirements:
• Experience working with autistic learners or within a SEND setting
• A strong understanding of careers education and CEIAG principles
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience creating engaging, differentiated learning resources
• A proactive, organised and solution-focused approach
Personal Qualities
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve meaningful futures
• Ability to build strong, positive relationships with students and stakeholders
• Enthusiasm for innovative and evidence-based practice
• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and student wellbeing
• Professionalism, resilience and a desire for continuous development
What the School Offers
• A purpose-built, modern school environment with excellent facilities
• A small, supportive and close-knit school community
• The opportunity to take ownership of a high-impact careers provision
• A collaborative and forward-thinking staff team
• Ongoing professional development within a specialist SEND setting
• The chance to make a lasting difference to students life chances and independence
The school supports learners aged 5–19 with autism and Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs), providing a calm, structured and nurturing environment where every pupil is supported to thrive.
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
Salary description
£11816.00 - £13107.00 per year