At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with SEN needs and deliver targeted interventions in a vibrant school environment.
- Company: Join Prendergast Ladywell School, a caring and inclusive community-focused institution.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive induction, and access to professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a forward-thinking leadership team in a thriving educational setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a dynamic and supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience with 11-16 year olds and a commitment to promoting inclusion and achievement.
The predicted salary is between 28568 - 34916 £ per year.
Location: Manwood Road, Brockley, Lewisham, Greater London, SE4 1SA
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Term: Full-Time
Salary: £32,399.00 - £33,373.00 Annually (Actual)
Scale: 6 (point 18 - 20) £37,509 - £38,637 pro-rata
Hours Per Week: 35
Weeks Per Year: 39
Fixed Term End Date: Tue 31st Aug, 2027
Closing Date: 9:00am, Mon 7th Sep, 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible
Positions Available: 1
Interview Date(s): w/c 7 September 2026
About this Role
Would you like to join a popular oversubscribed school that CARES, where Community, Ambition, Resilience, Effort and Success are valued, all within a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment? We wish to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic person to join our SEN resource base. You will play a key role in providing targeted academic, pastoral and intervention support for pupils with identified SEN needs, which include Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Emotional and mental Health (SEMH) and ADHD. Working closely with our SENDCo and resource base teaching staff, you will deliver targeted interventions, support students in class, and ensure every pupil receives the personalised support they need to succeed. You will also establish a purposeful learning environment, monitor pupils' progress, and promote the inclusion of all pupils in their learning activities.
The successful candidate will have:
- Met higher level teaching assistant standards, or have an equivalent qualification or experience;
- Experience of working with children aged 11 - 16 years in a learning environment;
- Excellent numeracy and literacy skills (equivalent to NVQ level 2) and the ability to use ICT effectively to advance pupils' learning;
- A good understanding of child development, learning processes and statutory frameworks relating to teaching;
- The ability to relate well to children and adults, building successful relationships with respect and consideration;
- A commitment to promoting inclusion, raising educational achievement and challenging stereotyped views;
- The ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities.
Prendergast Ladywell School is part of the Leathersellers' Federation of Schools; we believe that all our students can achieve excellence and that they deserve the very best teachers and resources to reach their potential. Our caring environment values achievement and we insist on tolerance and mutual respect. You will have the opportunity to work with a forward thinking school leadership team. We provide a comprehensive and supportive induction programme for all new members of staff. You will also have access to a rich and varied CPD programme within the school and across the Federation.
Please note CVs are not accepted.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant employer: Prendergast Ladywell School
Prendergast Ladywell School is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and inclusive work culture, where community values such as Care, Ambition, Resilience, Effort, and Success are at the forefront. As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will benefit from a comprehensive induction programme and access to extensive professional development opportunities, all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of students with special educational needs in a vibrant and oversubscribed school environment in Brockley, Lewisham.
Contact Details:
Prendergast Ladywell School Recruitment Team
