Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Would you like to be part of an expanding SEND provision for students with additional educational needs? There’s never been a better time to join the fantastic team here at Nailsea School as we encourage everyone to exceed their own expectations and to be the very best they can be. We have an exciting opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our SEND team to delivery lessons to small classes within the Resource Base, planned around the mainstream curriculum. We are looking for candidates who have: Experience of working with children with SEND, specifically ASD/Social communication A good understanding of the national curriculum framework and adaptive teaching strategies A good understanding of how to modify and adapt the school day to meet the needs of individuals within the class An ability to be flexible, positive and good humoured; proactively seeking creative ways of meeting children’s needs Good levels of written English Excellent interpersonal skills The successful candidate will be required to: Adapt and deliver lessons (across a range of mainstream subjects) to small groups of students who have a diagnosis of ASD. Plan, prepare and deliver core national and life skills (i.e. Unit Award Scheme) curriculum to students on a small group basis, supporting individual needs as required Give clear and effective teaching to secure pupil progress whilst assessing the development, progress, and attainment of pupils Provide assessment feedback to teachers, and Deputy SENCO to support individual's EHCPs Use school systems to record student progress and be responsible for the any EHCPs of students, as directed by the Deputy SENCO What we can offer: The full support of a dedicated and committed team of staff The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Trust The opportunity to work with our wonderful young learners and supportive parents A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme Generous employer contribution, subject to pension eligibility criteria A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family At the Wessex Learning Trust collaboration is key, we work together to share knowledge, grow and develop through professional learning communities. Grade 11, Point 20-25 (Salary £32,597 - £36,363 Full Time/All year equivalent, Pro-rata'd actual starting salary of £19,086 per annum) Part Time 25 hrs per week, Term Time Only, plus 3 INSET days Please click ‘Apply Now’ and once fully completed, please submit your application. We do not accept CV's. Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 21st September 2026 Interviews: TBC