Level Teaching Assistant + SSA - Swalwell Primary School

Job Title:

Higher Level Teaching Assistant + SSA

Job reference REQ
0008024 |

Location:

Blank | Salary Grade G, £27,910 - £30,521 plus SSA, £1,339 - £1,364 (depending on length of service)

Full Time – 37 hours per week, term time only. Temporary to cover a maternity leave. Start:
September 2026.

• Provide high-quality whole-class PPA cover in mainstream classrooms, ensuring consistency, pace and high expectations for all learners.
• Work in partnership with teachers to plan, deliver and assess ambitious, engaging lessons across the mainstream curriculum.
• Confidently deliver whole-class teaching, adapting in real time so that both mainstream pupils and those with SEND can fully access learning and make strong progress.
• Provide targeted intervention, 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND, including autism and physical disabilities.
• Skillfully adapt teaching approaches, scaffolding and resources to support pupils working across a range of needs, including those following a semi-formal pathway.
• Create inclusive, well-structured learning environments that promote independence, participation and success for every child.
• Work closely with the SENDCo and external professionals to deliver high-quality, tailored provision, including EHCP requirements.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of our semi-formal curriculum and inclusive classroom practice, ensuring strong alignment with mainstream learning.

• You are an enthusiastic, adaptable and highly capable practitioner who is equally confident leading a class as you are supporting individual needs.
• Hold a recognised HLTA qualification (NVQ HLTA or equivalent) – essential.
• Demonstrate strong literacy and mathematics skills (GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above).
• Be confident delivering whole-class teaching within mainstream settings, maintaining high expectations and strong behaviour for learning.
• Have a secure understanding of SEND, including autism and physical disabilities, and a proven ability to translate this into effective, inclusive classroom practice.
• Be highly skilled in adapting learning to meet a wide range of needs, including those accessing a semi-formal pathway.
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Use ICT effectively to enhance learning, engagement and assessment.
• Demonstrate a clear commitment to inclusive education, pupil progress and high standards across the curriculum.
• Be fully committed to safeguarding and to supporting children’s social, emotional and academic development.

• A friendly, supportive staff team committed to professional development and wellbeing.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a school with strong community links and a clear commitment to inclusion.
• Support for ongoing training, including specialist SEND practice and therapeutic approaches.
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved children who are keen to learn and enjoy school.
• A fully inclusive environment where all stakeholders strive to give children the best possible opportunities.
• The support of an actively involved and encouraging governing body.

All staff must comply with school policies on child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Apply by the Final date to receive applications of 16 June 2026.