About the role

HLTA (Compass Plus): Fixed Term in the first instance until 31 August 2026.

Hours: 32 hours per week, worked over 5 days.

Paid Weeks: Term Time including INSET Day (45.05 paid weeks).

Salary Scale: Grade 9, points 19–25 depending on experience. Actual salary range £23,957—£27,172 (Pay Award Pending) (£32,061–36,363 PA FTE).

Compass Learning Centre is looking to appoint an experienced, qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) starting 1 September 2026, joining our team to work predominantly within our exciting off‑site provision, Compass Plus. The project is based in premises on the outskirts of Dorchester, working alongside existing Compass staff and specialist instructors.

The role will involve planning and facilitating the delivery of classroom subjects (English, Maths, Vocational Studies) alongside supporting the delivery of a variety of outdoor education activities.

Compass Plus caters for studen...