Job Description

SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistants

Salary: Thurrock Band C Point 13-19

(£25,472.09 - £29,198.29 actual salary per annum)

37 hours and 30 minutes per week

Monday - Friday 8am to 4pm (30 min unpaid break)

38 weeks of the year - term time plus inset days

Fixed Term to 31st August 2027

Start Date: 1st September 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for two dynamic and motivated individuals to join our school and help shape its future. We are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic classroom practitioners, with excellent organisational skills and a good rapport with children, to be Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) within our SEND Inclusion Base.

As part of the Osborne Cooperative Academy Trust, the school is proud of its inclusive ethos and the broad and enriched curriculum that it provides for all pupils. The supportive staff have high aspirations for the pupils and strive to make a difference in the lives of the children and their families.

This position will involve:

• Supporting pupils, to ensure they are engaged in learning activities
• Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom
• Acting as a role model, setting high expectations of conduct and promoting positive pupil behaviour, to create a safe and inclusive learning environment
• Dealing with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the school's policies and procedures about health & safety, welfare and wellbeing and safeguarding
• Establishing positive relationships with the pupils, parents and other staff in the school

The successful candidates will:

• Be passionate, creative, motivated and has a positive outlook
• Have good basic English and Mathematics (GCSE Level 4 - 9 or equivalent)
• Have previousLSA experience or relevant qualification (HLTA or Level 6 qualification would be desirable)
• Be committed to raising outcomes of all students
• Be a great communicator with excellent organisational skills and a helpful attitude
• Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
• Be dedicated to good classroom management
• Care about the welfare and achievement of every child
• Be innovative and has a passion for improvement
• Have excellent written skills with the ability to multi-task
• Remain calm under pressure and remain positive
• Follow safeguarding procedures and prioritise students' welfare

Arthur Bugler Primary School is a member of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools' Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people. 

What the school can offer:  

• 2-week October half term 
• Recognition of continuous service 
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools
• The support of an experienced family of schools 
• National Conditions of Service
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme 
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff
• Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance

 If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now or you can request a visit of the school or for more information speak to Anna Brown hr@osborne.coop or 01375 648907. As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.

Arthur Bugler 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. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted.  This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date: Friday 17th July 2026 at midday

Interview date: 24th July 2026

Pleasenote:we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Information about the School

At Arthur Bugler, we endeavour to implement the ethos of our whole school community, where every individual feels important and included. We celebrate diversity which is embraced in a happy and secure environment. This is not just for pupils, we believe everyone should be taken care of. Our children, staff, governors, parents and volunteer helpers are valued and cared for making a positive and safe learning environment.