Teaching Assistant; SEN Level 2 – Hillcrest School

Required as soon as possible.

Hillcrest School have an established staff team that work closely with students, teachers and parents as we are a specialist school for learners with a range of complex needs. We embrace individuality and difference and encourage professional curiosity throughout our practice ensuring that student needs are at the centre of everything that we do. We have primary and secondary trained staff at Hillcrest and the school operates using the primary model where pupils are based in one class.

We have increased student numbers in school and are looking for a Teaching Assistant who is ready to take the next step in their chosen career to come and join us. The learners like Teaching Assistants who will invest in them, listen to them, celebrate their individuality and support them in every step of their journey towards adulthood.

The role could be with either KS3, 4 or 5 learners but we deliver all learning through the primary curriculum model.

• Flexible, motivated, supportive and enthusiastic
• Committed to their own personal development
• A great team player
• Interested in the academic and holistic development of a child
• Professionally curious

• A school of wonderful pupils
• A great staff team
• CPD that supports you to do your job
• A supportive SLT who care about the well-being of staff
• A skilled staff team who are passionate about our pupils
• A supportive governing body

Previous SEND experience, although not essential, would be an advantage.

Full Time

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30 – 16:00
Tuesday 8:30 – 16:15
Friday 8:30 – 15:45

Contract is permanent variable hours (Min
20-Max
35) Initial contract 35 hours.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal records check is required for this post.

Further information about the school can be found on our website. Please complete the application form within the advertisement and email your completed application to admin@hil

Closing date:
Midday on Tuesday 20 January 2026
Interviews to be held on Tuesday 27 January 2026

East View Avenue
Cramlington
Northumberland
NE23 1DY

Tel:
Email: admin@hil
Website address: www.hil