Lead Teaching Assistant

Woodfield School; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodfield School is seeking a dedicated H6 Lead Teaching Assistant to join the Physical Needs Pathway (PNP). The role supports pupils with high physical dependency and complex needs, collaborating with teachers and professionals to deliver personalised education.

The successful candidate will lead, mentor other Teaching Assistants, and assist with lesson planning, delivery, and pupil support across the pathway. The role requires flexibility and a proactive, compassionate approach.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of special educational needs, particularly complex physical and learning needs.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, preparation and delivery of engaging learning activities.
• Adapt approaches to meet individual pupil needs and provide whole-class cover when required.
• Support and supervise other Teaching Assistants and provide cover for teacher absences.
• Work under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher to ensure pupils reach their potential.

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated, compassionate and experienced H6 Lead Teaching Assistant to join our team at Woodfield School, working primarily across our Physical Needs Pathway (PNP) classes.

Our Physical Needs Pathway supports pupils with a high level of physical dependency, including those with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), severe learning difficulties and associated complex needs.

As a Lead Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, personalised education, working closely with teachers and other professionals to ensure pupils are supported to achieve their full potential.

This is a varied and rewarding role, requiring flexibility and confidence to work across different classes within the pathway. You will support the planning, preparation and delivery of engaging learning activities, adapt approaches to meet individual pupil needs and provide whole-class cover when required, under the overall direction and supervision of a qualified teacher.

As an H6 Lead Teaching Assistant, you will also take on additional responsibilities, including supporting and supervising other Teaching Assistants and providing cover for teacher absences.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of special educational needs, particularly complex physical and learning needs, alongside excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills. You will be confident supporting pupils with moving and handling, personal care and their wider physical, social and emotional needs.

Above all, we are looking for someone who is patient, proactive, adaptable and passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of our pupils.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant looking to develop their leadership skills while making a meaningful contribution to our school community.