SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our school and help shape its future. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic classroom practitioner, with excellent organisational skills and a good rapport with children, to be Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) within our SEND Inclusion Base.

As part of the Osborne Cooperative Academy Trust, the school is proud of its inclusive ethos and the broad and enriched curriculum that it provides for all pupils. The supportive staff have high aspirations for the pupils and strive to make a difference in the lives of the children and their families.

This position will involve:

Supporting pupils, to ensure they are engaged in learning activities

Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom

Acting as a role model, setting high expectations of conduct and promoting positive pupil behaviour, to create a safe and inclusive learning environment

Dealing with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the school’s policies and procedures about health & safety, welfare and wellbeing and safeguarding

Establishing positive relationships with the pupils, parents and other staff in the school

The successful candidate will:

Be passionate, creative, motivated and has a positive outlook

Have good basic English and Mathematics (GCSE Level 4 - 9 or equivalent)

Have previous LSA experience or relevant qualification (HLTA or Level 6 qualification would be desirable)

Be committed to raising outcomes of all students

Be a great communicator with excellent organisational skills and a helpful attitude

Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

Be dedicated to good classroom management

Care about the welfare and achievement of every child

Be innovative and has a passion for improvement

Have excellent written skills with the ability to multi-task

Remain calm under pressure and remain positive

Follow safeguarding procedures and prioritise students’ welfare

Arthur Bugler Primary School is a member of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools’ Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people. 

What the school can offer:  

2-week October half term 

Recognition of continuous service 

Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

Excellent CPD opportunities

Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools

The support of an experienced family of schools 

National Conditions of Service

Access to the Employee Assistance Programme 

Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff

Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance

If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply nowor you can request a visit of the school or for more information speak to Anna Brown [email removed]or [phone removed]. As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.

Arthur Bugler Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted.  This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

To apply for the vacancy, please visit our website via the link below, or apply via My NewTerm Jobs. Vacancies in our Trust (osborne.coop)

Closing date: Monday 10th August 2026 at midday

Interview date: Monday 17th August 2026

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.