SEN/Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Required ASAP

SEN/Higher Level Teaching Assistant

32.5hpw, 39 Weeks per year term time including Insets

8:30 to 15:30 Monday to Friday – Including 30 minute lunch

Grade 7 – SCP 19 to SCP 25 – £32,061 TO £36,363

Please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent, actual salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.

The Governors wish to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and skilled SEN / Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant and happy school community. We are looking for a caring, adaptable, and reflective practitioner who shares our commitment to inclusion, high expectations, and nurturing the whole child.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of the SENDCo to provide high-quality support for pupils with complex needs, including delivering targeted group-based reading interventions and individualised support where required. This will include supporting pupils to access learning across the curriculum and promoting confidence, independence, and positive engagement with learning.

The role will involve contributing to the development, implementation, and review of EHCPs and Individual Education Plans, adapting resources and approaches to meet pupils’ needs, and working collaboratively with staff and external professionals. Where appropriate, the postholder will undertake relevant training to develop specialist skills to support pupils’ individual needs.

Closing Date: Sunday 1st March 2026 at Midnight

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 9th March 2026

We reserve the right to close this post should we receive suitable applications prior to the closing date.  Therefore, we would encourage early applications.

Please see below for the Job Pack which details more information about the post. 

To apply, please complete the Application Form, Reference Consent Form and Recruitment Monitoring Form (optional) listed below and email them to recruitment@st-maryshigh.lancs.sch.uk. Alternatively, they can be delivered to school, addressed to Mrs D Walmsley.

Brownedge St. Mary’s Catholic High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensuring the safety of all its children and young people. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This post is subject to enhanced disclosure with the DBS. Please refer to our school website for further details on our safeguarding practices.