Level Teaching Assistant - Bincombe Valley Primary School

Bincombe Valley Primary School

Fixed-term position starting 1 September 2026, term time only, hours 8:30am-3:30pm daily (31.25 hours per week), Dorset Grade 9.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support and lead the support of SEND pupils within our main school. HLTA status is essential for this role.

A Paediatric First Aid qualification is desirable, as is Nursery/EYFS experience.

• Supporting and teaching children with EHCPs and additional needs.
• Working alongside the class teachers from the children’s year groups to plan and deliver lessons in all subjects, as required.
• Creating tailored interventions and helping the SENDCo assess pupil progress. Providing small-step targets based on EHCP outcomes.
• Behaviour Management:
  Implementing positive behavioural strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Close liaison with the SEND Team, SENCO and Headteacher.
• Attend internal and external meetings pertaining to the students.
• Liaising with staff to enable children to access learning within main school classes.

• Children who are eager to learn and rewarding to teach.
• Friendly, hard-working staff with a good team spirit.
• Excellent resources – ICT Suite, large grounds, SEN provision, teaching kitchen, etc.
• High quality Teaching Assistant support in all classes.
• Effective continuing professional development.
• A well-ordered and stimulating learning environment.

Information about our school is available on the school website at:

For any further information, to arrange a visit or to discuss the post, please contact Sarah Hughes, SENDCo: sh

Closing date:
Sunday 21 June 2026. Interviews: W/C 22 June 2026.