Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Prendergast Ladywell School

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Job Reference: EDV/2026/PLS/21546

Location: Manwood Road, Brockley, Lewisham, Greater London, SE4 1SA

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: £32,399.00 - £33,373.00 Annually (Actual)

Scale: 6 (point 18 - 20) £37,509 - £38,637 pro-rata

Hours Per Week: 35

Weeks Per Year: 39

Fixed Term End Date: Tue 31st Aug, 2027

Closing Date: 9:00am, Mon 7th Sep, 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): w/c 7 September 2026

About this Role

Would you like to join a popular oversubscribed school that CARES, where Community, Ambition, Resilience, Effort and Success are valued, all within a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment?

We wish to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic person to join our SEN resource base. You will play a key role in providing targeted academic, pastoral and intervention support for pupils with identified SEN needs, which include Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Emotional and mental Health (SEMH) and ADHD.

Working closely with our SENDCo and resource base teaching staff, you will deliver targeted interventions, support students in class, and ensure every pupil receives the personalised support they need to succeed. You will also establish a purposeful learning environment, monitor pupils' progress, and promote the inclusion of all pupils in their learning activities.

The successful candidate will have:

Met higher level teaching assistant standards, or have an equivalent qualification or experience;
Experience of working with children aged 11 - 16 years in a learning environment;
Excellent numeracy and literacy skills (equivalent to NVQ level 2) and the ability to use ICT effectively to advance pupils' learning;
A good understanding of child development, learning processes and statutory frameworks relating to teaching;
The ability to relate well to children and adults, building successful relationships with respect and consideration;
A commitment to promoting inclusion, raising educational achievement and challenging stereotyped views;
The ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities.

Prendergast Ladywell School is part of the Leathersellers' Federation of Schools; we believe that all our students can achieve excellence and that they deserve the very best teachers and resources to reach their potential. Our caring environment values achievement and we insist on tolerance and mutual respect.

You will have the opportunity to work with a forward thinking school leadership team. We provide a comprehensive and supportive induction programme for all new members of staff. You will also have access to a rich and varied CPD programme within the school and across the Federation.

If you are someone who puts students first and is prepared to go the extra mile for every one of our students, then we want to hear from you.

Please note CVs are not accepted.

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Would you like to join a popular oversubscribed school that CARES, where Community, Ambition, Resilience, Effort and Success are valued, all within a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment? We wish to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic person to join our SEN resource base. You will play a key role in providing targeted academic, pastoral and intervention support for pupils with identified SEN needs, which include Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Emotional and mental Health (SEMH) and ADHD. Working closely with our SENDCo and resource base teaching staff, you will deliver targeted interventions, support students in class, and ensure every pupil receives the personalised support they need to succeed. You will also establish a purposeful learning environment, monitor pupils' progress, and promote the inclusion of all pupils in their learning activities. The successful candidate will have:

met Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards, or have an equivalent qualification or experience;
experience of working with children aged 11 - 16 years in a learning environment;
excellent numeracy and literacy skills (equivalent to NVQ level 2) and the ability to use ICT effectively to advance pupils' learning;
a good understanding of child development, learning processes and statutory frameworks relating to teaching;
The ability to relate well to children and adults, building successful relationships with respect and consideration;
A commitment to promoting inclusion, raising educational achievement and challenging stereotyped views;
The ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities.

Prendergast Ladywell School is part of the Leathersellers' Federation of Schools; we believe that all our students can achieve excellence and that they deserve the very best teachers and resources to reach their potential. Our caring environment values achievement and we insist on tolerance and mutual respect.

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