1:1 Home Tutor and Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Complex Needs

Job description

1:1 Tutor and Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Complex Needs

Location: West London (W7 area)

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9:30am–4:00pm

Setting: Home-based EOTAS provision

Positions: 1:1 Tutor and 1:1 HLTA

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated, experienced 1:1 Tutor and Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support a young person with complex medical, neurodevelopmental, behavioural and educational needs within his family home.

The young person has diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Doose Syndrome (epilepsy). He requires continuous 1:1 supervision, a flexible, individualised curriculum and support with medical needs, personal care, feeding and emotional regulation.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver or support an individualised, flexible educational programme, including early reading, writing, phonics, sensory play and personal, social and emotional development.

Adapt learning activities according to the young person's health, energy levels and engagement.

Maintain close supervision and follow agreed healthcare plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.

Recognise seizures and respond appropriately in line with the epilepsy care plan and emergency protocols.

Undertake required nurse-led training to support epilepsy management and administer prescribed emergency medication when trained and authorised.

Support personal care, washing, dressing, continence and feeding needs.

Follow the prescribed ketogenic diet and agreed feeding and safety arrangements.

Support behaviours that may include hitting, spitting, running away, throwing objects and accessing unsafe items, using calm, consistent and appropriate strategies.

Communicate effectively with the family and relevant education, health and social care professionals.

Essential Requirements

Tutor:

QTS or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

Experience teaching children with complex needs, including autism and medical needs.

Ability to deliver an adaptable, engaging and individualised curriculum.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London South East

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English