Lead Special Needs Professional (HLTA) for the Primary and Secondary Site

TES FE News; Easton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading special needs school in Easton is looking for a Lead Special Needs Professional (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) to support the curriculum and work with children with complex needs. This role offers excellent training and a supportive community focused on empowering students.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive community

SEND training

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special needs.
• Ability to develop emotional, social and academic skills of pupils.
• Team-oriented with leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering the curriculum.
• Work with pupils to meet their individual needs.
• Lead the class in the teacher’s absence.

Job description

Overview

Lead Special Needs Professional (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) – The Bridge Easton School

Salary Grade: E / F

Actual Starting Salary: £22,560.48 - £26,507.27 per annum pro rata

34.5 hours per week: Monday – Friday term time only

From ASAP

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you have drive and ambition to be the best that you can be? Do you relish working in an environment where you will be supported all the way? Do you enjoy really making a difference to children’s lives? Then come and meet us.

Our Story

The Bridge Easton School is a complex needs school which opened in Easton, Norfolk in January 2023. The school has been on a growth plan and our final increase is this September. The school provides education for 187 children and young people with severe cognition and learning difficulties, and autism. As a school, we work with our pupils, their families and other professionals within education, health, and care to support our children and young people to have a successful journey through their education. In addition to the main school, we offer our Base provision where classes offer a bespoke education to children and young people with very high complex needs and autism who require a smaller class environment and often a 1-2-1 staff ratio.

The Bridge Trust

The Bridge Easton is part of a family of schools run by The Bridge Trust. The Bridge Trust already oversees the work of five special schools, two mainstream primary schools, an outreach service and a training development centre.

We Are Recruiting For

• Lead Special Needs Professionals – To support the class teacher in the delivery of the curriculum and preparation of resources. To work with pupils, meeting their needs, helping develop their emotional, social and academic skills. To support colleagues and work as a team. To lead the class in the teacher’s absence. We currently have a two LSNP vacancies within The Base, and primary.
• One LSNP vacancy required for a primary class
• One LSNP vacancy required for a secondary class

We would strongly encourage potential applicants to visit the school during the working day prior to application.

In Return, We Can Offer You

• Excellent professional development opportunities linked with The Bridge Trust family of schools.
• A chance to help define the school and progress your career.
• SEND training including ASC and ADHD
• A supportive community and a committed team of staff that are equally determined to give students the best possible opportunities.
• Schools UK, Schroders, Dell Advantage, Salary extras bike scheme

If you wish to have an informal conversation about the position, please contact the school office at [e-mail]

To view the job description and person specification for this post, please visit the vacancies page on our school website: https://thebridgetrust.academy/vacancies/

To apply, please click on the apply link to be redirected to the application form. Applications without a personal statement will not be considered. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Monday 13th October 2025, 9am

Interviews: w/c Monday 20th October 2025

The Bridge Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure and children’s barred list check where relevant. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subsequent amendments to this Act. The Bridge Trust values diversity and inclusion.