Higher Learning Teaching Assistant

Abbeyfield School; Northampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbeyfield School is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning, deliver targeted interventions and monitor student progress. The successful candidate will work with students, colleagues and families to help every learner reach their full potential.

You will bring a proactive approach, strong relationship-building skills and a commitment to high standards, enabling effective classroom practice and positive outcomes across the school.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication across a wide range of audiences.
• Resilience and emotional intelligence to handle emotive situations.
• Compassion, energy, motivation and empathy for students.
• Strong interpersonal skills to enthuse and inspire others.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in lessons and activities.
• Deliver targeted interventions to improve student progress.
• Monitor student progress and help learners achieve their full potential.

Skills

Communication skills

Resilience & EI

Compassion & commitment

Relationship building

Job description

About You:

Abbeyfield School is seeking an exceptional Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced professional who is passionate about helping young people thrive. You will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning, delivering targeted interventions, monitoring student progress and helping every learner achieve their full potential. Confident and organised, you will be able to work independently whilst building strong relationships with students, colleagues and families. You will bring a proactive approach, a commitment to high standards and a genuine desire to make a difference. Your experience and expertise will contribute to effective classroom practice and help drive positive outcomes for students across the school.

Our Ideal candidate will have:

• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences.
• Resilience and Emotional Intelligence: Ability to manage difficult and emotive situations.
• Compassion and Commitment: Demonstrate caring, patience, energy, motivation, commitment and empathy.
• Relationship Building and Influence: Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to enthuse, motivate and inspire others.