HLTA

THE CASTLE SCHOOL; West of England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health Shield

CPD opportunities

Job summary

The Castle School seeks a proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support SEND students under the guidance of the SENDCO, coordinating targeted interventions across small groups and 1:1 sessions.

You will use data to monitor progress, maintain SEND records, and assist with admin tasks, exam access, and safeguarding duties. A compassionate, well-organised approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEND students, preferably with SEMH needs.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• Strong communication and organisational skills for working with secondary students and parents.
• Ability to plan effective group work and use data to measure impact of interventions.
• Desirable: training in SEMH interventions such as ELSA and provision mapping.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run individual and group sessions covering social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Use data to identify target students, complete routine marking and screening, and monitor the impact of support programmes.
• Maintain SEND support plans and databases, contribute to EHCP reviews, and assist with admin, exam access arrangements, and routine audits.
• Provide feedback to parents and teachers, support wider school activities such as break duties, homework clubs, and school trips.

Skills

SEND experience

SEMH knowledge

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4 or above)

Job description

Job title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: The Castle School

Salary: PATH 7, £33,673 FTE, £28,963 prorated

Working hours: 37 per week

Contract type: Permanent

Working weeks: term time only + INSET

About the Role

As the HLTA, you will work closely with the SENDCO to coordinate, plan and deliver targeted interventions for students. This is primarily an out-of-class role focused on running small group and 1:1 sessions to help students with their emotional wellbeing and support learning. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Plan and run individual and group sessions covering social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Use data to identify target students, complete routine marking and screening, and monitor the overall impact of support programmes.
• Maintain SEND support plans and databases, contribute to EHCP reviews, and assist with general admin, exam access arrangements, and routine audits.
• Provide feedback to parents and teachers, and support wider school activities such as break duties, homework clubs, and school trips.

About You

We are looking for a proactive, organised, and compassionate professional who is dedicated to helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• At least 2 years of experience working closely with SEND students, preferably with knowledge and experience of working with students with SEMH needs
• A good standard of education, including GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to confidently work with secondary students from KS3 to KS5, as well as parents and outside agencies.
• The ability to plan effective group work and use data to measure the success of your interventions.
• Desirable: Recent training in evidence-based SEMH interventions such as ELSA and experience with provision mapping

About us

Here at The Castle School, we are proud of our strong track record of academic achievement and pastoral care for our students. We are passionate about teaching and learning; our students’ experience of education has a long-lasting impact and prepares them for life beyond school.

At the heart of what we do is our vision to be an exceptional school at the heart of the community where every student has the curiosity, skills and confidence to make the world a better place. We value kindness, fairness and aspiration for all, and expect that our students and staff will work hard, will be kind and will be respectful to one another. We’re proud of our vibrant, thriving Sixth Form that continues to demonstrate and sustain academic and vocational success. Our school is easily commutable from Bristol, Bath, Gloucester and South Wales.

We can offer you:

• Happy, engaging students
• A supportive trust and school community
• Strong collaboration across the trust family of schools and access to a centralised team of specialists across all areas of school operations
• A commitment to high‑quality CPD, with dedicated time and budget for your development
• A values‑driven ethos where diversity, equity and inclusion are lived every day
• Recognition of continuous service (modification order) to protect employment rights and entitlements
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and death‑in‑service cover
• Access to Health Shield, a fully funded healthcare scheme
• Occupational sick pay to support you during illness or unexpected emergencies
• Family‑friendly leave packages to help maintain a healthy work–life balance

Join us in Providing a Great Education for Every Child

Pathway Trust is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.