Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEND)
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 January 2026 |
| Location: | Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4EG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | d8040d13-95be-4653-bf96-44041cacac13 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Opportunity
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant to provide a high-quality learning experience for a small group of children with Education Health and Care plans with Speech, Language and Communication difficulties. The children require elements of a bespoke curriculum which has been expertly planned by our SENDCo. The pupils will spend time every week in their classrooms for lessons that they can access with scaffolds and adjustments.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has a strong understanding of pupils with SEND, particularly Speech, Language and Communication difficulties;
• Has high expectations and is committed to ensuring children make strong progress based on their starting points;
• Is able to communicate well with good interpersonal skills;
• Is committed to an inclusive ethos where every person matters;
• Has good behaviour management skills;
• Has some experience in children with additional needs;
• Can work well as part of a team;
• Is warm, kind, caring, positive and has a sense of humour.
What the school offers its staff
We warmly encourage you to visit school before you apply.
For further details about the role, to arrange an informal conversation with Rob Harvey, Headteacher. Please contact the school office on 01977 617955 or email rob.harvey@sthelens.enhanceacad.org.uk
Why join Enhance Academy Trust?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a successful and forward-looking academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
As a Trust, we have developed a range of employee benefits. Here are just a few examples:
• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GPs and private medical services.
• GP consultations with experienced NHS doctors are available for our employees and members of their household, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and prescriptions (which have to paid for) can be delivered to local chemists.
• Free annual flu jab
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
• A paid annual Wellbeing Day – a time for you to use the day for an activity which promotes your own individual health and wellbeing.
• Wherever possible, PPA at home for teachers.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Helen's CE Primary School has an absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Online checks will be made on all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant to provide a high-quality learning experience for a small group of children with Education Health and Care plans with Speech, Language and Communication difficulties. The children require elements of a bespoke curriculum which has been expertly planned by our SENDCo. The pupils will spend time every week in their classrooms for lessons that they can access with scaffolds and adjustments.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has a strong understanding of pupils with SEND, particularly Speech, Language and Communication difficulties;
• Has high expectations and is committed to ensuring children make strong progress based on their starting points;
• Is able to communicate well with good interpersonal skills;
• Is committed to an inclusive ethos where every person matters;
• Has good behaviour management skills;
• Has some experience in children with additional needs;
• Can work well as part of a team;
• Is warm, kind, caring, positive and has a sense of humour.
What the school offers its staff
We warmly encourage you to visit school before you apply.
For further details about the role, to arrange an informal conversation with Rob Harvey, Headteacher. Please contact the school office on 01977 617955 or email rob.harvey@sthelens.enhanceacad.org.uk
Why join Enhance Academy Trust?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a successful and forward-looking academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
As a Trust, we have developed a range of employee benefits. Here are just a few examples:
• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GPs and private medical services.
• GP consultations with experienced NHS doctors are available for our employees and members of their household, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and prescriptions (which have to paid for) can be delivered to local chemists.
• Free annual flu jab
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
• A paid annual Wellbeing Day – a time for you to use the day for an activity which promotes your own individual health and wellbeing.
• Wherever possible, PPA at home for teachers.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Helen's CE Primary School has an absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Online checks will be made on all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.