Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Larkmead School are looking for innovative higher level teaching assistant to join our Inclusion team. You must be passionate about supporting the achievement and the best outcomes for all students, especially those with SEND.

You will work alongside the SENDCO and Deputy SENDCO to provide a nurturing and structured learning environment. You will also build strong relationships with the families of students, sharing information about their progress and wellbeing. The role will require you to work collaboratively with teaching staff and within the inclusion team, to plan and prepare resources and interventions for identified students. You will support the school in raising the standards of learning for students and lead on the assessment, planning, delivery and impact measurement of appropriate interventions. This position is for a Wednesday only.

About the school:

Larkmead School is a welcoming, ambitious, and dynamic school, brimming with energy, opportunity, and possibility. Rated “Good” by Ofsted, our mission—"Everyone Matters"—is at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about creating a supportive and inspiring environment where both students and staff can thrive every day.

As a fully comprehensive secondary school with a thriving sixth form, we are proud of our strong culture of respect and responsibility. Our classrooms are calm and purposeful, guided by a “warm but strict” approach that ensures every student feels valued, supported, and encouraged to achieve their very best.

Located on the out skirts of Abingdon, Larkmead is easily accessible from Oxford, Swindon, Newbury, Abingdon, and Didcot. Whether in the classroom or beyond, we are committed to helping every student reach their full potential in a school that feels like a community.

Benefits of working at Larkmead include:

• A commitment to offer flexible working whenever we can and to support the work-life balance of our employees
• An open and honest approach to school leadership where leaders regularly invite feedback and respond to it directly
• Full support for your professional development and future training needs (CPD)
• Forward-thinking pedagogical approaches grounded firmly in research
• Commitment to a positive culture and robust positive behaviour management
• A commitment to recognise previous, continuous service.
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Eligible for Blue Light discount card
• Free parking
• Free Eye Care Voucher

Larkmead is proud to be part of the Cambrian Learning Trust, a network of schools nurturing opportunities and career development. Collaboration is an important benefit of working at Larkmead, with students and staff benefitting from our work with Trust schools and other schools locally and regionally. More information about the trust can be found here: Cambrian Learning Trust - Home

The school reserves the right to consider and interview candidates ahead of the closing date if appropriate. An offer may be made to an exceptional candidate in this instance.

Cambrian Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as part of their job role.