Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about removing barriers to learning and providing a safe, nurturing environment for children who need it most? We are seeking a dedicated, resilient, and empathetic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to fill a vital role within our inclusion team. In this position, you will act as a crucial bridge between academic support and pastoral care, working directly with our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator and Designated Safeguarding Lead to transform outcomes for our most vulnerable and at-risk pupils.

We need a Higher Level Teaching Assistant who can:

Work closely with the SENDCo to implement tailored learning interventions, provision maps, and individual education plans for children with diverse learning and social-emotional needs

Act as a key point of contact for the DSL, monitoring student well-being, keeping highly accurate records, and helping to maintain a robust, proactive safeguarding culture

Deliver structured interventions, both 1:1 and small group work, that build self-esteem, emotional resilience, and positive social skills, helping children manage emotional triggers and thrive in the classroom

Support behaviour positively, promoting self-control and independence using restorative approaches and trauma informed practice

Actively promote strong attendance by working with children and parents to break down and remove barriers early

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience working with children, exceptional communication and behaviour management skills, and a firm commitment to inclusion, equality, and safeguarding. If you are motivated, resilient, and enthusiastic about helping every child achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

What we can offer:

Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team

Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development

Local Government Pension scheme

Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on site Parking

Job Details Hours of Work: 28.75 Hours per Week, Term Time Only Position Type: Permanent Post Line Manager: SENDCO Travel Required: No The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered. Interviews will take place week commencing 19th October. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.