Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) SEND Unit (C&I / C&L) ELTMAY09 - Hardwick Green Primary [...]

Stockton Academy Vacancies; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Hardwick Green Primary Academy is looking for an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their new SEND Unit. The role involves supporting children with complex needs and contributing to a dedicated team. Extensive professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

High-quality resources

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Recent experience working with children with complex SEND.
• High expectations for achievement.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in the SEND Unit.
• Cover classes for PPA and leadership time.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Patience

Education

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level 4 or above)

Job description

Hardwick Green Primary Academy Job Advert – SEND Unit (C&I / C&L): HLTA

Job Title

SEND Unit (C&I / C&L): HLTA

Job Reference

ELTMAY09

Job Type

Fixed Term – One Year (in the first instance)

Location

Hardwick Green Primary Academy

Grade

NCJ 18 – 22 (£23,921 - £25,561 actual salary)

Hours

33.5 hours (8:30 – 3:30 Mon & Wed, 8:30 – 3:30 Tues, Thur and Fri) TTO + 5 days

Reporting to

SEND Unit: Lead Teacher / SLT

Application Deadline

Wednesday 11th June @ 12 noon

Shortlisting

Friday 13th June 2025

Interviews

Thursday 19th June 2025

Start Date

Monday 1st September 2025

About the Role

Hardwick Green Primary Academy is seeking to appoint an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our ambitious and committed team. In September 2025, we will open a new SEND Unit for 16 primary-age children with complex Communication & Interaction / Cognition & Learning needs. This unit is a joint venture with Stockton-on-Tees Local Authority, and access will be through the Local Authority.

This role involves supporting teaching and learning, providing care for pupils in one of the two classes, and covering classes for PPA, leadership time, or other absences.

We are looking for someone who:

• is a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level 4 or above)
• has recent, relevant experience working with children with complex SEND
• shows compassion, resilience, and patience
• holds high regard for children and families, with high expectations for achievement

Benefits

You will benefit from a newly refurbished setting with high-quality resources. You will work alongside our SEND Unit Lead Teacher and Assistant Principal: Inclusion, supported by the wider team. There will be extensive professional development opportunities from Enquire Learning Trust and the Local Authority.

Join Us

This is an exciting opportunity to help develop our SEND provision from the start and to bring your expertise to shape our future work. Come and join the team – be bothered!

How to Apply

Complete the online application form on the Enquire Learning Trust website: https://www.enquirelearningtrust.org/job-vacancies/

Additional Information

Further details are available at www.hardwickgreenacademy.org.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

The Enquire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding children. All ID, qualification checks, and online searches will be conducted. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory DBS check and other pre-employment checks, in line with legal requirements and policies.