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Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Two Bridges Academy
32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.45am-3.45pm, term time only plus 6 Inset Days, Permanent contract.
Actual Salary £27,473 - £29,580, Full Time Equivalent (FTE) £36,363 - £39,152 per annum, plus generous sick pay and pension scheme.
Two Bridges Academy is a specialist SEND school that opened in September 2024 and, in a short time, has established an exceptional educational offer for our pupils. As we move towards our final phase of growth in September 2026, we are now seeking to expand our team by appointing an outstanding HLTA.
We are designated as a provision for pupils with SLD and PMLD, with a large proportion of our cohort having ASC or SLCN identified as the primary need on their EHCP. Our provision is carefully adapted to meet the diverse needs of all pupils.
Role overview:
1. As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in positively influencing the lives of our students and their families. This dynamic position requires flexibility and adaptability. You will take the lead in delivering elements of our holistic curriculum, which is designed to help students achieve their goals, enhance communication and social skills, access therapeutic support, and overcome learning barriers.
2. You will also be integral in promoting and supporting positive behaviour throughout the school while contributing to broader pastoral and learning developments.
3. You will be an key member of the school support team, providing leadership, direction and support, while maintaining high standards of teaching and fostering an engaging learning environment.
4. You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with families and communicate with them in a supportive and effective way.
Why join us?
5. We are a positive and energetic team that values support and collaboration.
6. You will contribute to the growth and development of a new expanding school.
7. You will work in a purpose built provision with specialist facilities.
8. You will receive a comprehensive programme of induction, training and support.
9. Daily Staff Professional Time (non-contact time) is built into your contracted hours.
10. Most importantly, you will gain memorable experiences of supporting pupils to learn and develop their independence and self-confidence.
Interviews will be held on: 26th & 27th March
Application process:
Applications are made via Eteach. The supporting statement section of the application must explain how you meet each requirement of the Person Specification using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience from employment, education, or during career breaks. The supporting statement must be not more than 1000 words.
Safeguarding Statement
Enable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. Short-listed applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children and young people. We will carry out online searches on all short-listed applicants, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Part 3, Safer Recruitment. Where given permission to do so, references will be requested for short-listed candidates prior to interview. Candidates attending an interview should expect the interview panel to explore issues relating to safeguarding. All successful applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check. Applicants must be aware that it is an offence to apply for a role if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and young people.
Equality information:
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.