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SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Vacancy

SEN Teaching Assistant (TA) Vacancy

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Best Futures Independent Specialist SEMH School is registered for pupils within the age range of 5-11 years, located in N E Lincolnshire. 

We are looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant and a Higher Level Teaching Assistant who are passionate about making a difference with a fundamental belief in equality of opportunity. 

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The applicant will need to have experience working with SEN children, be confident to support a small group of pupils or one to one if required. 

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a primary setting. 

• Teaching Assistant qualification 

• Willing to undertake a DBS 

• 2 satisfactory references from current / most recent employer 

• Right to work in the UK is required 

 

Ideal candidates will have: 

Good knowledge of supporting primary aged pupils with curriculum and enrichment programs 

Understand how social, emotional, speech and language needs impacts on achievement 

Demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills 

Support the delivery of Best Futures School provision and aims through enrichment-based curriculum. 

To work with pupils and staff to ensure that classroom delivery fully supports and enables pupils with complex needs to overcome barriers through: 

• Raising aspirations 

• Increasing confidence 

• Development of speech and communication skills 

• Developing a positive attitude towards learning 

• Promote wellbeing 

• Work within the framework of the current School policies. 

 

Key Tasks 

• Safeguard the welfare of pupils in line with the schools' safeguarding protocols, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Working Together to Safeguard Children and The Threshold of Needs framework 

• Safeguard the welfare of pupils and staff by adhering to Best Futures Health and Safety Policies and Procedures, risk assessments and reporting of health and Safety risk factors to the Site Manager 

• Support the Lead Teacher and small groups of pupils or one to one when required with support from the Lead Teacher. 

• Assist with classroom instruction and provide support and guidance to pupils. 

• Work closely with teachers to identify issues pupils are having and develop appropriate solutions 

• Maintain a supportive, safe and clean classroom environment 

• Supervise pupils during non-classroom time and arrange recreational activities 

• Attend teacher meetings and training sessions, as well as parent-teacher meetings. 

• Developing and engaging children and families, enabling development of emotional and social skills/awareness. 

• Assisting the assessment of pupils needs and contributing to intervention plans in line with pupil support plans. 

• Maintain professional records in relation to individual needs 

• Provide support with personal care needs, including toileting and intimate care, in a manner that upholds the dignity, privacy, and wellbeing of pupils in accordance with school policies and safeguarding procedures. 

• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected and or requested at this level 

• Monitor the implementation of the Best Futures positive management of behaviour policy including administration of rewards and sanctions 

• Recording of incidents and accidents 

• Provide appropriate support for visitors and implement visitors' policy and safeguarding protocols alongside the safeguarding team 

• Drive school transport and support pupils to engage with enrichment activities 

• Both the TA and HLTA positions require a full clean driving licence 

 

Best Futures School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

As part of our safer recruitment practices, and in line with the statutory guidance outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we undertake a rigorous selection process to screen out unsuitable applicants. This includes: 

• Verification of identity, qualifications, and employment history. 

• Obtaining verified professional references that comment on the candidate’s suitability to work with children. 

• An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a check of the Children’s Barred List. 

• A declaration of fitness to work and the right to work in the UK. 

• Online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence process, to identify any publicly available information that may be relevant to the candidate’s suitability for the role. 

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To apply, download an application form (linked above), once complete, please email the completed application to office@bestfutures-school.co.uk

CV's alone will not be considered. All application forms must be complete including employment chronology with explanations for any gaps in employment. 

 

​Closing Date 15th October 2025 

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Best Futures School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check.

The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.

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