About the role
About You:
Abbeyfield School is seeking an exceptional Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced professional who is passionate about helping young people thrive. You will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning, delivering targeted interventions, monitoring student progress and helping every learner achieve their full potential. Confident and organised, you will be able to work independently whilst building strong relationships with students, colleagues and families. You will bring a proactive approach, a commitment to high standards and a genuine desire to make a difference. Your experience and expertise will contribute to effective classroom practice and help drive positive outcomes for students across the school.
Our Ideal candidate will have:
- Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences.
- Resilience and Emotional Intelligence: Ability to manage difficult and emotive situations.
- Compassion and Commitment: Demonstrate caring, patience, energy, motivation, commitment and empathy.
- Relationship Building and Influence: Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to enthuse, motivate and inspire others.
Job tags
- Education roles
- Higher Level Teaching Assistant
- Education
- FULL TIME
- Full Time
Vacancy source
Listed from DfE Teaching Vacancies — OGL v3.0 · Last checked 21 Sept 2026.
Official public source · Department for Education.
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