Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Primary SEND)
Location: Esteem Valley Academy
Grade/Scale: Support Pay Scale – Grade 9 (Points 16 – 19), Actual Salary £27,816 – £30,175 per annum
Contract: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only (Part time could be considered for the right candidate)
Responsibilities
Esteem Valley Academy is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEND) to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in supporting pupils with a range of needs, ensuring they can access high-quality learning and achieve their full potential.
Working closely with teaching staff, you will support the planning and delivery of learning activities for individuals, small groups, and occasionally whole classes. You will help maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment, support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development, and contribute to effective behaviour management.
The role also involves assisting with the preparation of resources, monitoring pupil progress, and contributing to the wider life of the school, including working collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external professionals.
You will be instrumental in promoting independence, engagement and confidence in learners, while ensuring high standards of safeguarding, care and wellbeing at all times.
Qualifications
You must undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You should be vigilant, proactive and responsive to any concerns regarding a pupil’s safety or wellbeing. You will work in line with academy policies and procedures, supported by the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and wider safeguarding team.
We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to safeguarding and supporting every pupil to feel safe, valued and able to thrive.
Benefits
- LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice
- Access to National College CPD platform
For further information, please contact Olivia Daniells (Operations Manager) on odaniells@esteemvalleyacademy.co.uk
We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.
Perfection is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!
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