Teaching Assistant High Needs

Teaching Assistant High Needs 

Temporary until 31st August 2027 due to named child with an EHCP

17 hours per week, 38.2 working weeks (inc. 1 INSET and Trust Development Day)

Grade 3 SCP 5 - FTE £25,583

Actual Salary - £9,902.93

Closing date: 10th August 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

Combe Down Primary School are looking to recruit a High Needs Teaching Assistant to support a child who has an EHCP. We are looking for a warm, caring individual who can offer an exceptional level of care and foster the child’s independence. Experience working with children who have had the following needs would be beneficial: 

• Emotional Regulation

• Cognition and Learning

• Social Communication

• Speech and Language

We are looking for someone to motivate, support and encourage pupils to fully access the curriculum and school life.

The successful applicants will need to:

• Be a team player

• Inspire and motivate children

• Have high expectations and excellent classroom practice

• Have a desire to improve their own practice further.

• Be willing to embrace, support and develop the Christian ethos of our school.

In return, we are proud to offer you:

• Enthusiastic children

• Willing, hardworking staff team

• Supportive parents who are keen to be involved

• A strong team of governors

• CPD across the Trust

Safeguarding Statement:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Combe Down CofE Primary School 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. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.