Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEMH)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Higham Lane North Academy is delighted to welcome applications for the post of Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a September / October 2026 start.

Applications are invited from suitably-qualified and enthusiastic individuals to advance pupils’ learning in a range of classroom settings, including working with individuals, small groups and occasionally with whole classes where the assigned teacher is not present. The successful candidate will support the work of a qualified teacher and, under an agreed system of supervision, have responsibility for agreed learning activities.

What the school offers its staff

At Higham Lane North Academy, our staff are our most precious resource. We are committed to offering you

• excellent continuous professional development
• reduced workload
• behaviour for learning that empowers teachers to teach and students to learn
• a range of imaginative approaches to ensure staff wellbeing
• free, onsite parking
• subsidised eye care for extended VDU users
• a Gym Membership Scheme
• a Cycle to Work Scheme
• free lunch for duty staff
• an Employee Assistance Programme, providing practical and emotional support
• an Employee Benefits Scheme, offering discounts on everyday essentials

Further details about the role

How to apply

Please apply by clicking https

//centralenglandacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies

Alternatively please visit the Higham Lane North Academy website and click on ‘Job Vacancies’. The closing date for applications is midday, Thursday 27th August 2026.

Please address the following points when completing the ‘Additional Information’ section of the application form: -

• Why you feel your personal qualities and experience make you an excellent candidate for this position;
• Your specific ideas about what you can do as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to ensure students at Higham Lane North Academy are safe, happy and thrive within all areas of school life
• Please note that the school reserves the right to close the application process early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will be taken through the Trust's vetting procedure. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks: childcare disqualification DBS medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must let us know about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.