Higher Level Teaching Assistant (with SEN Focus)

The Methodist Church in Britain; South Town; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site car park

Two-week autumn half term

LGPS pension with generous employer

Reduced rate membership at NFDC

Employee Assistance Programme

Livi online GP access and eye test

Professional development opportunities

Affordable on-site canteen

Job summary

Priestlands School is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the SEND department. The role focuses on small group teaching and classroom support for KS3/KS4 students, mainly from the HUB. It runs term-time only at 32.5 hours per week (8:30am–3:30pm, Mon–Fri) with start on 4 January 2027 and no sponsorship available.

Applicants should have prior experience in a relevant role and a proven track record of working with KS3/KS4 students. DBS and Right to Work in the UK checks apply.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a relevant role.
• Proven record of working with students in KS3 and KS4.

Responsibilities

• Deliver small group work with SEN students
• Provide classroom support to students in Key Stages 3 and 4
• Deliver specialised learning opportunities for SEN students
• Plan innovative, creative approaches so students can access the work
• Bring out the best in students so they learn and succeed
• Record and analyse student data and communicate effectively with stakeholders

Skills

Good rapport with students

Innovative and creative approach to "#

Job description

This Higher Level Teaching Assistant post sits in the SEND department at Priestlands School, where the team is growing. The work centres on small group teaching and classroom support for students in Key Stages 3 and 4, delivered mainly from the school's dedicated HUB. The role runs term-time only at 32.5 hours a week, 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday, and previous experience in a relevant role is essential. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start date is 4 January 2027.

What the job involves

• Deliver small group work with SEN students
• Provide classroom support to students in Key Stages 3 and 4
• Deliver specialised learning opportunities for SEN students
• Plan innovative, creative approaches so students can access the work
• Bring out the best in students so they learn and succeed
• Record and analyse student data and communicate effectively with stakeholders

Experience

• Previous experience in a relevant role
• Proven record of working with students in KS3 and KS4

Skills & knowledge

• Good rapport with students
• Innovative and creative approach to student access to work
• Strong administration skills for recording, analysing and communicating

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK
• DBS check
• Online search of name in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education
• Confidential health declaration
• Evidence of identity and qualifications

What's offered

• Free on-site car park
• Two-week autumn half term
• LGPS pension with generous employer contribution
• Reduced rate membership at NFDC leisure centres
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Free Livi online GP access and eye sight test every two years
• Professional development opportunities
• Affordable on-site canteen