Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEMH

What skills and experience we're looking for

Higham Lane North Academy is delighted to welcome applications for the post of Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a September / October 2026 start.

Applications are invited from suitably-qualified and enthusiastic individuals to advance pupils’ learning in a range of classroom settings, including working with individuals, small groups and occasionally with whole classes where the assigned teacher is not present. The successful candidate will support the work of a qualified teacher and, under an agreed system of supervision, have responsibility for agreed learning activities.

At Higham Lane North Academy, our staff are our most precious resource. We are committed to offering you:

• excellent continuous professional development
• reduced workload
• behaviour for learning that empowers teachers to teach and students to learn
• a range of imaginative approaches to ensure staff wellbeing
• subsidised eye care for extended VDU users
• a Cycle to Work Scheme
• free lunch for duty staff
• an Employee Assistance Programme, providing practical and emotional support
• an Employee Benefits Scheme, offering discounts on everyday essentials

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will be taken through the Trust's vetting procedure. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks: childcare disqualification DBS medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must let us know about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.