Higher Level Teaching Assistant - EBBSA

Faringdon Community College, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7LB

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  19 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,578.00 - £35,570.00 Annually (FTE) Support Staff NJC grade 8, SCP 18-23. 37 hours per week/38 weeks per year. Actual annual salary in the region of £27,616 to £30,152

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - EBBSA job summary

Working under the direction of the SENCo, you will play a key role in leading and developing The Gateway (EBBSA Provision), supporting students with Special Educational Needs, particularly those with Communication and Interaction needs and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You will work closely with students, families, teachers and external agencies to ensure pupils can successfully engage with learning, develop independence, and achieve positive outcomes.

This is a varied and rewarding role that involves planning and delivering targeted learning activities in English, Maths, Science and Emotional Literacy, supporting pupils’ emotional regulation, monitoring progress, leading aspects of the SEN review process, and helping to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment. You will also take a lead role in the use of AV1 robots to support access to education for identified students.

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual who has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. You will be able to build positive relationships with young people and their families, demonstrate resilience and flexibility, and have the confidence to lead and support both students and colleagues within our SEND provision. A commitment to inclusion and achieving the very best outcomes for vulnerable learners is essential.

Faringdon Community College (FCC) is a successful and well-established 11-18 co-educational secondary comprehensive school, which embraces the idea of lifelong learning and community education. The school has an excellent local reputation and is known for inspiring exciting teaching and learning, where teachers are supported and encouraged to help every student, aiming to achieve individual success and realise their potential.

As a dynamic organisation, we are always looking for new ideas and ways forward. Our strong and motivated team of teaching and non-teaching staff are committed to providing the best education they can and have an energy and enthusiasm which makes FCC a rewarding place to work.

Benefits of working at FCC include:

• Full support for your professional development and future training needs.
• A commitment to recognise previous, continuous service.
• A commitment to offer flexible working wherever we can, to support the work life balance of our employees.
• A cycle to work scheme.
• A 24/7 free employee assistance programme.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal visit to the school, please contact our Admin Team, by emailing admin@fcc.cambrianlt.org

For more information about FCC please visit Faringdon Community College - Home (fccoxon.co.uk)

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Faringdon Community College and Faringdon Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism.  We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.
Faringdon Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About Faringdon Community College

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1382 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Faringdon Community College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/faringdon-community-college

Faringdon Community College (FCC) is a successful and well-established 11-18 co-educational secondary comprehensive school.

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