HLTA for SEND

Bolton Council; Bolton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladybridge High School is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for SEND to provide effective support for teaching and learning. The ideal candidate will contribute to a friendly, diverse educational environment, ensuring each learner achieves their potential. This position offers growth in a supportive community committed to strong academic outcomes.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working with young people in an educational setting.
• Ability to establish supportive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning for learners with additional needs.
• Enable learners to secure swift progress.

Skills

Teamwork

Classroom understanding

Passion for student success

Engagement skills

Communication skills

Job description

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Required for 1st September 2025, 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.

Deadline for applications: Thursday 10th July 2025 at 8.00am

Shortlisting will take place: Thursday 10th July 2025

Interviews will be held: Monday 14th July 2025

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 [emailprotected]

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.