Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Key Requirements

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, experienced and enthusiastic candidates to support individuals or groups during independent or group work. Working under the management of the SEND Coordinator with guidance from the relevant teacher, the successful candidate should take responsibility for addressing the needs of students with additional needs, individually or in groups, to ensure that they can access the full curriculum, working both inside and outside the classroom.

How to apply

Please apply by visiting the vacancy page at:

If you would like to have a chat about this post, please contact Carol German, SENDCO, by calling the school on . The closing date for applications is 9am, Monday 6th October. (If you encounter a problem in meeting this deadline, please contact the School.)

Additional Information

Please note our clear expectations regarding personal and professional conduct of staff and the safeguarding of students:

• To have total regard for the need to safeguard students' wellbeing, in accordance with statutory provisions.
• To have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards in their own attendance and punctuality.
• To have an understanding of, and always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will also be taken through the School's vetting procedure. Higham Lane School is also strongly committed to protecting personal data. Our Privacy Notice, which can be found under the GDPR section on the School website, describes why and how we collect and use personal data and provides information about individuals' rights.