Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level 4) 3 years fixed term contract

The role

As a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting early identification and intervention for children with SEND. You will work directly with children, families, and early years settings to support the delivery of specialist teaching, provide expert advice, and promote inclusive practice. This will be in early years settings, children centres, schools and family homes.

This is a varied and rewarding role combining hands-on intervention, advisory work and supporting training delivery.

About you

We are looking for an experienced education practitioner who:

Has experience in early years SEND (including working with children with a range of SEND needs)

Can support, develop, and inspire others

Has an understanding of child development, inclusion, and the SEND Code of Practice

Has experience of SEND-related interventions

Is committed to co-production with families and multi-agency collaboration

Brings resilience, warmth, and a solution-focused mindset

A sense of humour and the ability to build strong relationships quickly are essential in this role.

We offer

A highly skilled, supportive, and values-driven team

Strong leadership and a clear service vision

Opportunities to influence practice across a borough-wide system that is highly regarded for it SEND practice

Ongoing professional development

A role where you can make a meaningful difference every day

Interested?

If you would like to be part of a team that is focused on improving outcomes for young children with, SEND and their families, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal conversation, please contact the school office on 020 8368 5336 ext 1. The Heads of Service, Joann Moore or Jenny Luxon, will be happy to discuss the position further.