High Level Teaching Assistant(SEND)

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: TA qualification 
Start Date: 1^st September 2025
Salary: £28,163 - £31,067 per annum

The Governing Body of Plymouth Grove Primary School is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to lead their Learning Retreat, a small group inclusion hub for children in EYFS and Key Stage 1 with complex special educational needs.

The postholder will play a vital role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning, working closely with the SENDCO to raise achievement and support pupils' academic and personal development.

In the first instance, this is a temporary position for one academic year. However, there may be the opportunity for this to become a permanent position for the right candidate.

The key responsibilities of the postholder are:

• To assist the SENCO with designing individualised support plans and a bespoke curriculum.
• To lead in the delivery of an adaptive curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils.
• To support pupils with complex needs to enhance and promote their independence.
• To support pupils to develop effective communication and social interaction skills.
• To ensure good working relationships with parents/carers and other professionals involved in the pupils’ care and promote team working and good working relationships with colleagues.
• To be proactive with classroom organisation, including developing effective visual supports and resources.
• To maintain regular and appropriate records as directed, following the school’s policies.
• Help maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment for all learners.
• To lead and coach additional support staff.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework as well as the National Curriculum.
• Be a confident and caring individual who can lead classes and support pupils independently.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have the ability to inspire and motivate pupils of all abilities.
• Have experience supporting primary-aged children with a variety of complex special educational needs.
• Be energetic and have a good sense of humour.
• Be compassionate, patient, nurturing and committed to supporting children with SEND
• Be a great communicator and team player with a positive and proactive approach
• Be flexible and open to change.
• Have excellent verbal communication skills
• Hold HLTA status (or be working towards it)