Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Westfield School

Buckinghamshire Council; Bourne End; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Bourne End is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a full-time, permanent role at Westfield School. The position focuses on supporting pupils with special educational needs in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in teaching and a passion for fostering children's skills. A competitive salary is offered, with term time hours only.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate good safeguarding practice and commitment to child well-being.
• Ability to build sound, professional relationships with pupils.
• Experience with teaching SEND pupils and enabling their progress.
• Knowledge of Autistic Spectrum Condition and managing related behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support for pupils with SEND.
• Foster a calm and positive learning environment.
• Collaborate with families and external agencies.

Skills

Safeguarding practice

Building professional relationships

Working with SEND

Teaching experience

Knowledge of Autistic Spectrum Condition

Passion for children's development

Analysing pupil progress

Team collaboration

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Westfield School

“Staff are happy and proud to work at the school. They feel highly valued by leaders and are highly motivated to help pupils achieve their best.” Ofsted Inspection Report February 2024.

Westfield School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

At Westfield School safeguarding and SEND provision is everyone’s responsibility.

Term time only

Salary type: Bucks Pay

Salary Details: Bucks Pay Range 4 £30,361 – 32,594 pro-rata (Actual Salary: £24,146 – 26,362)

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Closing date: 23/09/2025

Interviews to be held: 06/10/25 & 09/10/25

About us

Westfield School is a successful primary aged special school for children who experience Communication and Interaction difficulties within the moderate learning difficulties range. We are continuing to expand so that more children can benefit from our provision and are increasing our staffing to support this.

Successful candidates can expect to work in a calm and welcoming environment where positive relationships are central to our ethos and culture and an ongoing programme of training and staff development ensures continued learning for all.

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated HLTAs to join our fantastic Primary team! Flexibility, humour and willingness to go the extra mile are essential for all staff to ensure a high standard of support for all our pupils.

Please see the attached Job Description for more information.

About you

You will:

• Demonstrate good safeguarding practice and a commitment to fostering children’s well-being and positive mental health
• Be able to build sound, professional relationships with pupils
• Be committed to working with children with SEND
• Have experience of teaching pupils with SEND and enabling progress, you will be able to explain and demonstrate this
• Have a track record of successfully delivering learning opportunities to young people
• Have knowledge of Autistic Spectrum Condition and support children who display challenging behaviours related to these needs
• Have a passion for developing children’s skills and learning
• Have been involved in recording, developing, analysing and planning next steps for pupil progress
• Be able to work in partnership with families, external agencies and schools
• Be committed to working within a team, promoting exciting and creative learning

Other information

If you would like to find out more about our school, please contact the school office by telephoning 01628 533125 or emailing [emailprotected]. An application pack is attached below. You can also obtain one by emailing [emailprotected] or telephoning 01628 533125 or visiting our website www.westfieldschoolbucks.org. Completed applications should be emailed to [emailprotected]. Only applications submitted on the current Buckinghamshire County Council application form will be considered. Please note we do not accept CVs.

Westfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS, Childcare Disqualification, Qualification and Reference checks.

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.