Recruiting for:
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Special Educational Needs
Blaxhall, Suffolk
£26,810 per annum - term-time only
Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential? We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic, and caring individuals to join our education team as a Teaching Assistant.
Working within a specialist educational environment, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils' learning, development, and wellbeing, helping to create a positive and engaging learning experience every day.
About the Role
As part of our team, you will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils both inside and outside the classroom, helping to overcome barriers to learning and encouraging positive outcomes.
Higher Level Teaching Assistants will be supporting teachers in the classroom, plus taking on additional responsibilities, including leading learning activities and providing enhanced support to both staff and pupils. Taking children on trips and visits will also play a part, as will having lunch with children who struggle socially.
- A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families.
- A patient, flexible, and resilient approach.
- Previous experience in the role
- The confidence and ability to lead learning activities and support teaching and learning at a higher level.
- Strong organisational skills and experience supporting a range of pupil needs.
- Competitive salary of £26,810 with the potential covering of lunchtime supervisor role £1,787
- Term-time only working (37.5 hours per week), providing additional annual leave during school holidays.
- Service awards at 2, 5 and 10 years.
- A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Career progression opportunities for experienced education professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning through classroom support, small group work, and one-to-one interventions, helping pupils achieve their individual learning goals.
- Monitor, assess, and record pupil progress, contributing to personalised learning plans and supporting positive educational, social, and emotional outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and colleagues to develop engaging, differentiated learning experiences and maintain effective learning resources and classroom environments.
- Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive behaviour by creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for all pupils.
- Contribute to the wider school community through professional development, teamwork, quality assurance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance teaching and learning.
If you are committed to helping pupils succeed and thrive, we would love to hear from you.
To apply for this role, please click the 'Apply Now' button.
Applications end on 17.07.26