HLTA - Interventions (Inlcusion)

Trafford Council; Trafford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lostock High School in Stretford, Manchester, invites applications for an outstanding HLTA – Interventions (Inclusion). The role is a fixed-term contract for 12 months, on Band 5 scale with actual salary £28,486–£29,942, 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:00–16:00, term time plus one week INSET.

You will lead interventions to support pupils with emotional regulation, join our SEND team and help close gaps between SEND and non-SEND students while pursuing professional development.

Qualifications

• HLTA with passion and experience to lead interventions to support pupils with emotional regulation
• Ability to create a calm and reflective learning environment
• Join a SEND team providing support for students with SEND throughout their curriculum

Responsibilities

• Lead interventions to support pupils with emotional regulation
• Support students with SEND throughout the curriculum
• Collaborate with SENDCo and Head of Departments to raise academic standards

Job description

LOSTOCK HIGH SCHOOL
Selby Road
Stretford
Manchester
M32 9PL
Phone [phone]
Email [e-mail]
Website www.lostock.trafford.sch.uk
Headteacher (interim): Mrs C Reynolds

HLTA – INTERVENTIONS (INCLUSION) - Start Date: As soon as possible, Fixed Term, 12 months in the first instance (potential to be extended)
Band 5 Scale 19-22 (Full time equivalent: £33,119 - £34,811)
Actual salary: £28,486 - £29,942
36.25 hours per week, Monday - Friday 08.00 - 16.00
Term time plus one week INSET (39 weeks)

There has never been a better time to join Lostock High School. We are determined that Lostock High will continue to develop as a popular school of choice for our community. We pride ourselves on engaging pupils, making learning exciting and rewarding, and on our tenacity. You will join a strong team of individuals who are committed to improving life chances for young people, and who believe in preparing pupils not just for exams, but for life.

We want all of our students to achieve their potential and we make sure that there are no limitations or barriers to reaching the highest possible standards of academic, social and personal development.

We wish to appoint an outstanding Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with the passion and experience to lead inventions to support pupils with their emotional regulation. You will have the skills and qualities to create a calm and reflective learning environment, which in turn will help to raise academic standards and close the gaps between SEND and non-SEND students. You will join our highly regarded SEND team providing support for students with special educational needs throughout their curriculum experience. The SEND department is dynamic and forward thinking, and eager to see pupils succeed. We have a high proportion of children with additional needs and the need a determined ambassador for these young people and their families.

We are looking for commitment to improving life chances for young people, as well as commitment to your own professional development. You will be well supported by the SENDCo, Head of Departments and Senior Leadership Team who are focused on teaching and learning, and by a comprehensive programme of induction and training to ensure your individual needs are met. Our school is a lively and exciting place to work. We truly live by our motto of Inspire, Transform, Succeed.

We are totally dedicated to providing the very best opportunities for our students to ensure that we inspire confidence, transform learning and succeed to compete with the best.

Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer overseas visa sponsorship.
We welcome the opportunity to show prospective candidates around our school ahead of application. If you would like to join us on a tour, please contact the Sarah Buckley (Headteacher's PA) 0161 864 5709/ [e-mail] however, please note that school is closed for half term week commencing Monday 26 October 2026.

Lostock High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).

All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children's barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at https://www.gov.uk/dbs . An online search may be performed on shortlisted applicants in accordance with the school's safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Closing Date - Friday 30 October 2026 at 8am
Interview Date - Week commencing Monday 9 November 2026
Please note that should we receive a suitable number of applications prior to this closing date we may bring this date forward.