Higher Level Teaching Assistant (level 4)

Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre, London, N20 0DH

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  23 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,179.00 - £35,343.00 Annually (Actual) Part Time employment can be considered

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (level 4) job summary

The role

As a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting early identification and intervention for children with SEND. You will work directly with children, families, and early years settings to support the delivery of specialist teaching, provide expert advice, and promote inclusive practice. This will be in early years settings, children centres, schools and family homes.

This is a varied and rewarding role combining hands-on intervention, advisory work and supporting training delivery.

About you

• We are looking for an experienced education practitioner who:
• Has experience in early years SEND (including working with children with a range of SEND needs)
• Can support, develop, and inspire others
• Has an understanding of child development, inclusion, and the SEND Code of Practice
• Has experience of SEND-related interventions
• Is committed to co-production with families and multi-agency collaboration

Brings resilience, warmth, and a solution-focused mindset

A sense of humour and the ability to build strong relationships quickly are essential in this role.

We offer

A highly skilled, supportive, and values-driven team

Strong leadership and a clear service vision

Opportunities to influence practice across a borough-wide system that is highly regarded for it SEND practice

Ongoing professional development

A role where you can make a meaningful difference every day

Interested?

If you would like to be part of a team that is focused on improving outcomes for young children with, SEND and their families, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal conversation, please contact the school office on 020 8368 5336 ext 1. The Heads of Service, Joann Moore or Jenny Luxon, will be happy to discuss the position further.

Oakleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Oakleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff are required to have an enhanced DBS.

Applying for the job

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

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre

• School type: Special schools, Does not apply, ages 2 to 11
• School size: 178 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakleigh-school-acorn-assessment-centre

Oakleigh School is a primary special school based in Barnet, London.

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