SEND Teaching and Learning Assistant

Heath Primary School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5RH

30 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  2 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,248.00 - £28,161.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 8

SEND Teaching and Learning Assistant job summary

We welcome applicants seeking part-time as well as a full-time positions. One role is permanent and one is fixed term.

Join Our Team as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant - SEND Provision Lead

Are you passionate about ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive? Heath Primary School is looking for a dedicated and dynamic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to lead our SEND provision. As part of our vibrant community, you'll play a pivotal role in developing and implementing strategies to support our pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.

In this exciting role, you'll work closely with the SENDCo, lead a team of talented support staff, and collaborate with local authority partners to ensure the best outcomes for our students. If you have a Level 4 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, a keen knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, and a knack for inspiring and guiding your colleagues, we would love to hear from you.

Heath Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks.

Join us in championing the potential of every child, fostering a nurturing environment where everyone can achieve their fullest potential. Apply now and become a key member of our supportive and forward-thinking team!

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 Heath Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 367 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Heath Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heath-primary-school-chesterfield

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