SEN Level Teaching Assistant

Summary

Inspire and transform learning with us. Support local children as a SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace, on a fixed-term contract from September 2026 to August 2027.

The actual salary for this role will be £27,354.43 - £28,996.45 (37.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year).

• Complementing the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short term for whole classes and monitoring children and assessing, recording and reporting on their achievement, progress and development.
• The management and development of teaching within the academy and/or management of other teaching assistants including allocation and monitoring of work, appraisal and training.
• Under an agreed system of supervision, taking a lead role within the academy to address the needs of children who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning.
• Supporting children, the teacher and the academy in order to raise standards of achievement for all (e.g. SEN, EAL, More Able, all underachieving groups).
• Encouraging children to become independent learners, providing support for their welfare, and supporting the inclusion of children in all aspects of academy life.

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• NVQ Level 3, or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of a range of learning barriers, including special needs.
• Experience of contributing to and assessing provision for children with a range of needs.
• Some knowledge of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• At least two years' school based experience as a TA, or equivalent.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top‑quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.