HLTA and Deputy SENCo

Clarion, London, NW2 1TR

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  15 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,381.00 - £30,568.00 Annually (Actual) Plus an allowance of £3,000 for the Deputy SENCo role

HLTA and Deputy SENCo job summary

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) and Deputy SENCo with a strong commitment to supporting inclusive education and ensuring all pupils achieve their full potential. Skilled in working collaboratively with teaching staff, external agencies, and families to support students with a wide range of special educational needs.

Proven ability to plan and deliver targeted interventions, adapt learning strategies, and contribute to the development and implementation of EHCPs and SEN support plans. Confident in leading small groups, covering lessons, and supporting whole-class teaching while maintaining a nurturing and structured learning environment.

As Deputy SENCo, brings strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of SEND processes, including monitoring progress, maintaining accurate records, and supporting compliance with statutory requirements. Passionate about promoting positive outcomes, removing barriers to learning, and championing the needs of every child.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Clarion

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 688 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Clarion website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whitefield-school

Whitefield is a rapidly improving school. Our examination results continue to rise year on year. But we still have ambitious plans for the future. The successful candidate will have access to Continuous Professional Development through our comprehensive internal and external CPD programme. The school also offers a range of benefits to all employees through our pro-active staff Well-being Team.

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