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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEND)
Three Peaks Primary Academy
Do you have the passion, dedication and expertise to support pupils with additional needs and make a lasting impact on their educational journey?
Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEND)
Location: Three Peaks Primary Academy
Salary: NJC Point 15 - 22
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (1 Year)
Application Closing Date: 12th July 2026
Interview Date: TBC
About You:
Three Peaks Primary Academy is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEND) to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping to remove barriers to learning and enabling every child to achieve their full potential.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have experience of supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs within a primary school setting
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusion and ensuring positive outcomes for all learners
- Be confident in delivering targeted interventions and adapting learning activities to meet individual needs
- Work effectively alongside teachers, the SENDCo, parents and external agencies
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Be proactive, organised and able to work independently and as part of a team
- Promote pupils’ wellbeing, confidence and independence
- Show a commitment to continuous professional development
About the Teaching Assistants Team:
At Three Peaks, our Teaching Assistants work closely with class teachers and the SENDCo to ensure that all pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), can access learning and achieve success.
As our HLTA (SEND), you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of targeted interventions, adapting provision to meet individual needs, and promoting pupils' independence, confidence and wellbeing. You will work collaboratively with teaching staff, the SENDCo, families and external professionals to ensure that pupils receive the support they need to thrive.
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Staff benefit from ongoing professional development, collaborative working and opportunities to share best practice. We foster a culture of inclusion where every child's strengths are recognised and celebrated, and where all staff contribute to improving outcomes for pupils.
About Three Peaks Primary Academy:
We’re proud to serve the communities of Wilnecote, Stoneydelph, and beyond, delivering an exceptional education that inspires every child to thrive. At Three Peaks Primary Academy, we set high expectations for staff and pupils, celebrating individuality and nurturing a lifelong love of learning.
Our rich curriculum spans academic subjects, the arts, sports, and cultural education - helping pupils explore diverse perspectives and grow into thoughtful, active citizens.
Backed by the Creative Education Trust, we’re entering an exciting new chapter, always putting children at the heart of everything we do. To find out more please visit our website.
About Creative Education Trust:
Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.
We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.
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We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.
Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.
Ready to Join Us?
Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at simi.sandhu@threepeaksacademy.org.uk, and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities.
Essential Information:
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.
All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.
The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.
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