HLTA - Year Group Lead

SHUTTLEWORTH COLLEGE; Padiham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Shuttleworth College in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced HLTA to join the SEND department, providing leadership and support to Teaching Assistants to raise outcomes for students with additional needs.

The role involves coordinating SEND provision across a year group, managing interventions, assessments and referrals, and collaborating with families, staff and external agencies to ensure excellent SEND provision and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• HLTA with SEND experience.
• Experience in classroom environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate SEND provision across a year group.
• Manage and support a team of Teaching Assistants.
• Coordinate interventions, assessments and referrals.
• Collaborate with students, families, staff and external agencies.
• Support EHCP processes, reviews and transition arrangements.
• Demonstrate commitment to inclusion.
• Develop others and lead by example.
• Improve outcomes for students with additional needs.

Skills

HLTA

SEND lead

Communication

Inclusion

Team leadership

Job description

The Governors at Shuttleworth College are seeking to appoint an experienced and dedicated HLTA to join the SEND department. This pivotal role is central to ensuring exceptional SEND provision across a year group, working closely with students, families and staff while providing leadership and support to Teaching Assistants to help every student achieve their full potential.

About the Role

• Lead and coordinate SEND provision across a year group
• Manage and support a team of Teaching Assistants
• Coordinate interventions, assessments and referrals
• Work closely with students, families, staff and external agencies
• Support EHCP processes, reviews and transition arrangements
• Has experience working with children and in a classroom environment
• Demonstrates excellent communication and organisational skills
• Has a strong commitment to inclusion
• Can lead, motivate and develop others
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for students with additional needs