Job Description

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/SRPS/90092

Location

Salisbury Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8QZ

Contract Type

Temporary

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

20,927.00 - 22,720.00 Annually (Actual)


Hours/Weeks: 30 hours per week / 39 weeks per year

Closing Date

9:00am, 2nd Dec 2025

Start Date

January 2026

Positions Available

1

Interview Date(s)

Friday 5th December 2025

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About this Role

Salisbury Road Primary School are looking for a passionate and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Inclusion) to join our friendly and dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children with SEND and additional needs.


As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Inclusion) you will work collaboratively with the SENCO to plan and deliver high quality bespoke interventions, facilitate small group work and provide individual support as required.

You will work closely with the SENCO to:

Plan and deliver bespoke interventions for pupils with SEND and EHCPs. Support small groups and individual learners, primarily in KS1 and Lower KS2. Lead learning activities, monitor progress, and contribute to IEPs and EHCP reviews. Foster positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families to create an inclusive learning environment. Provide short-term cover when required and line-manage designated support staff.

We are looking for Higher Level Teaching Assistants who:

GCSE English & Maths (Grade C or above) and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Experience working in a primary school across KS1 and KS2 Strong understanding of SEND and effective teaching strategies Ability to plan and lead learning activities independently Excellent communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding

As part of the Learning Academies Trust, Salisbury Road Primary is committed to providing exceptional learning opportunities for all children. Our ethos is built on collaboration, inclusivity, and kindness - values we live by every day.

About the School

Salisbury Road is two form entry primary school that serves the locality of St Judes, near the city centre. We are situated in a large, three-storey, Victorian building in the heart of the community, and work closely with many local partners. We pride ourselves on being a warm and friendly school and aim toenhance and inspire the lives of not only the children that attend our school but their families and wider community.


Salisbury Road is a diverse community, and our exceptional staff work hard to ensure that we are a fully inclusive school, ensuring that we promote our school values in everything that we do.


We aim to achieve highly and provide exceptional learning experiences for all our pupils, ensuring they are prepared for success in their future lives, as noted in a recent Ofsted inspection where the school was graded as Good.

About the Trust

The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust's mission is:

Together we will

... work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children


As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge.


Further information about the position, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attached recruitment pack.


To request a tour of the school or to discuss the role in anyway please contact the school office 01752 660566.


If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application. If there are no vacancies currently, but you would like to register your interest for future vacancies, please join our talent pool and we will be in touch as soon as we have a suitable position.

Please note, the closing date is for guidance only. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at the earliest available opportunity. Learning Academies Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.