Teaching Assistant Level 2

Date required: 1st September 2026

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to work alongside our teachers and senior leaders in delivering high quality support for all children, especially those with have Special Educational Needs. The class will be decided upon based upon the strengths of the successful candidates.

We need someone who will work under direction of the class teacher, but also with their own initiative to meet the needs of children to promote inclusion and challenge for all. You must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of emotional wellbeing and effective communication to successful learning and be able to empathise with the children, treating them with respect and compassion whilst giving them strategies to be independent and successful in the classroom.

You should have a sound knowledge of adaptive behaviour management strategies for those who need it. The successful candidate will champion our children to be the very best that they can be, academically and beyond. Good levels of experience working in schools with children with complex SEND is a priority for this role. With strong literacy and numeracy skills.

You must also have a clear understanding of the importance of child protection and safeguarding and what this means in practice in a school environment.

This post offers the successful candidate a real chance to make a difference to the lives of young people.

Candidates should reflect on our cultural expectations of all stakeholders:

The Hilton Lane Family expect:
staff to champion and prioritise our children
children to be nurtured holistically
all staff to be exemplary role models
a supportive, trusting and approachable atmosphere
team players who go the extra mile for one another
a shared drive to improve and develop our skills both collectively and individually - we all have a responsibility to improve ourselves
respectful and professional behaviour without exception
positive and personable interaction with all stakeholders
aspirations to be high for all, without exception, because we believe that anything is possible
the priority to be progress and not perfection
openness and willingness to try new ideas

In addition we can offer:
Happy, friendly children who enjoy coming to school
A welcoming and supportive staff team
A whole school ethos with raising aspirations at its heart

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required. Social media/ online searches may occur for shortlisted candidates.

Shortlisting: Friday 5th June 26
Interviews: Wednesday 10th June 26

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

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