HLTA for SEND

HLTA for SEND

Grade F, SCP 17-23

Actual salary £24,769.00 to £27,493.00 per annum

34.5 hours per week, term time plus five days

Required for as soon as possible

Permanent contract

Ladybridge High School is a warm, friendly and successful school with a clear mission and agreed beliefs that are shared across the school community. We are focused on achieving strong academic outcomes through a rounded education that prepares our learners for life. We are committed to our ‘Trivium’ approach to education, which is summarised on our website here.

The wonderfully diverse population of learners, the emphasis on professional learning for staff and the friendly atmosphere make Ladybridge an interesting and enjoyable place to work.

We are seeking to appoint a HLTA for SEND in our START Network team to provide effective support for teaching and learning in school to enable learners with additional needs to secure swift progress.

We are looking for an exceptional candidate with:

• The ability to work effectively within a team environment
• A general understanding of the curriculum and of classroom roles and responsibilities
• A passion for ensuring that each and every learner flourishes and feels proud of their individual achievements
• Relevant experience of working with young people in an educational setting
• Ability to engage learners and a commitment to help them fulfill their potential
• The ability to establish fair, respectful and supportive relationships
• A high level of verbal and written communication

The application process:

Interested colleagues should complete an application form, which can be downloaded from the school website http://www.ladybridgehigh.co.uk/latest-vacancies/ and submit with a letter of application to outline how your experiences to date prepare you for this role.

Please note that CVs and late applications will not be accepted.

Deadline for applications: Tuesday 8th September 2026 at 8.00am

Shortlisting will take place: Tuesday 8th September 2026

Interviews will be held: Monday 14th September 2026

This is a unique opportunity to transform young people’s lives, and to develop professionally, in a distinctive and rapidly improving school.

Please send completed applications via email to Miss M Johns, HR & Cover Manager at HR@ladybridgehigh.co.uk

Ladybridge High School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Supporting Documents

↗ Job Description & Person Spec

↗ Recruitment Pack

↗ Application Form