Level 4 Teaching Assistant - Intervention Lead

Location:

Highfield Littleport Academy, Littleport, Cambridgeshire

Contract:

Permanent, Part time
Working Pattern:
Monday 8.30am to 4.00pm, Tuesday to Friday 8.40am to 3.30pm (39 Weeks)
Salary: ALT Grade F £29,071 - £31,015 FTE (plus retention payment and honorarium payment £1500)

We are recruiting for a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (ASC Intervention Lead) to join the team at Highfield Littleport Academy. This specialist role will focus on supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) through targeted interventions, structured teaching approaches and specialist support that enables pupils to thrive both academically and socially.

Working closely with others to deliver high-quality interventions, assess progress and provide guidance to colleagues to help develop effective autism-friendly practice across the school. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with complex communication and interaction needs.

As a special school for children and young people aged 2-19 in Littleport, Highfield Littleport Academy is a close-knit and caring community where relationships matter. As part of Active Learning Trust, colleagues are supported to grow professionally while contributing to work that is purposeful, collaborative and rooted in making a genuine difference for children.

• Deliver specialist interventions for pupils with ASC, including structured teaching approaches such as TEACCH, Attention Autism and Lego Therapy.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate intervention programmes, using assessment information to monitor progress and inform next steps.
• Support pupils to develop communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, independence and engagement in learning.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to ensure interventions complement classroom provision and individual learning goals.
• Provide advice, guidance and modelling of effective strategies to colleagues to strengthen provision for learners with ASC across the school.
• Contribute to behaviour support planning and the development of personalised approaches that meet individual pupil needs.
• Record and assess pupil progress using school systems and contribute to reporting for families, leaders and professionals as required.
• Support the creation of a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment that promotes positive outcomes for all pupils.

• Experience of working with children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition and additional SEND needs.
• Knowledge of autism-specific interventions and strategies, including structured teaching approaches.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• A commitment to inclusion, collaboration and achieving the best possible outcomes for every pupil.

• A welcoming and supportive specialist school environment.
• Outstanding opportunities for professional development and specialist communication training.
• A highly collaborative staff team committed to continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people with complex needs.
• A culture that values wellbeing, inclusion and professional growth.
• Gain access to our Viv Up employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and Local government pensions.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Emma Brooke, School Business Manager, at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.