Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Strategic Intervention
| Posting date: | 27 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £29,064.00 to £31,022.00 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | 29064 - 31022 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 April 2026 |
| Location: | The South Wolds Academy & Sixth Form, NG12 5FF |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MAR20267372 |
Summary
Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Strategic InterventionScale 5, Points 13 - 17: £29,064 - £31,022 pa pro rata (Actual Salary £25,279.10 - £26,982.12)37 hours per week, Term Time Only, 39 weeksStart date: As soon as possibleSouth Wolds is a high attaining, semi-rural- popular school located in the village of Keyworth in Nottinghamshire which is only 6 miles from West Bridgford. We are also a founding partner of the East Midlands Education Trust, committed to providing a first class education for all of our students.We are looking for a caring, resilient, and enthusiastic individual to join our team to deliver targeted literacy and numeracy interventions for our most vulnerable learners.Successful applicants will be able to lead and deliver sessions for students working below age-related expectations. You will be part of a brilliant SEN Team, led by a SENCo and Inclusion Manager. You will have a passion for inclusion and teaching, and a commitment to ensuring that all students achieve to their highest potential. Time-management skills, patience and a good work ethic are essential, as are a sense of humour and excellent interpersonal skills. The job description will give you further details about what we require. Our most recent Ofsted report (2025) stated that “Pupils are made to feel included at this school” and we pride ourselves on our culture of belonging, particularly for our most vulnerable learners. This role is an excellent development opportunity for individuals wishing to gain experience in SEND education, particularly if they are interested in a future career in teaching or education support.On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.For further information regarding the post, or to arrange an informal discussion about the post, please contact Gail Burrows at gburrows@southwolds.uk or call the school office on 0115 937 3506The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post. They will also be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.The closing date for applications is 9.00 am on Friday 17 April 2026. Interviews will be held shortly afterwards.We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates prior to that date. Should this prove successful we may close to new applicants earlier so please don’t delay in submitting your application.