Current Vacancies

The Highfield School

Learning Development Co-ordinator Teaching Assistant

Term Time Only + 5 INSET Days

30 Hours per week

Actual salary for 30 hours: £18,900

Grade: H5

Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and highly effective Learning Development Co-ordinator Teaching Assistant to join The Highfield School. 

As a Learning Development Co-ordinator Teaching Assistant, you will be required to take an organisational role in coordinating and supporting students with SEND. You will also be required to perform the role of a key worker for targeted individuals and support the teaching of 1:1 or small groups of children. 

The successful candidate will benefit from

• An inclusive
• A committed and dedicated staffing team
• A well-resourced school
• A commitment to Continuing Professional Development (HLTA qualification)

Diversity: Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion.  We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

If you are interested in joining us, further details and an application pack is available on the schools website or from HR@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or on 01727 859382. You can also apply on My New Term on the following link: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/150217/EDV-2026-HS-84222

Closing date: 9.00am 13^th April 2026

Interviews: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

 

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an upto date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so