SEND HLTA

eTeach UK Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Coventry seeks a SEND HLTA for maternity cover to lead the Adjusted Provision for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This position offers a supportive work environment, professional development, and a focus on improving outcomes for all pupils. Candidates should have a strong background in child development and experience working with primary-aged children. Closing date for applications is 5 October 2025.

Benefits

High quality, ongoing professional development

Friendly staff team

Employee discount

Generous holiday entitlement

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• A strong foundation in numeracy and literacy.
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships with children.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Adjusted Provision and deliver high-quality teaching.
• Efficiently manage resources to support learning.
• Collaborate with the SEND team to monitor pupil progress.

Skills

Experience of working with children across the primary age range

Knowledge and understanding of child development

Approachable and resilient attitude

Motivation to work with all children and young people

Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours

Job description

Overview

SEND HLTA – Adjusted Provision Lead – Maternity Cover

8.15am to 4.15 pm, Monday to Thursday and 8:15am to 3:45pm on Fridays (with half an hour unpaid break), term time only plus Teacher Training Days

Grade 4 – £25,989 FTE - Pro Rata to days and hours worked - £21,333

Maternity Cover - FTC from November 2025 to 23 October 2026. Required to start: November 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a SEND HLTA to join our fantastic school leading our Adjusted Provision (Wings) as part of our excellent SEND Team. The successful candidate will be highly passionate about SEND and dedicated to ensuring that children are safe, happy and thriving. They will ensure that children make positive steps of progress and improve outcomes through high quality SEND provision. They will be organised, resilient, able to use their initiative, and confident working independently but also able to work effectively as part of a team. The core focus is to lead our Adjusted Provision, supporting children identified as having Special Educational Needs and Disabilities with an EHCP, including delivery of high quality teaching and provision, effective use of resources, and ensuring high standards of learning and achievement for all pupils. The successful candidate will be supported by our Assistant Headteacher/SENDCo and our senior leadership team who will invest time to help you in your new role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Adjusted Provision (Wings) and deliver high quality teaching and provision for SEND pupils with an EHCP.
• Efficiently use and manage resources to support learning and achievement for all pupils.
• Collaborate with the SEND team and senior leaders to monitor progress and ensure safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils.

Qualifications and attributes

• Experience of working with children across the primary age range.
• Knowledge and understanding of child development.
• A desire to further develop skills and a strong numeracy and literacy foundation.
• An approachable and resilient attitude with a passion for supporting all children to be the best they can be.
• Motivation to work with all children and young people; ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.
• Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours.

What we offer

• High quality, ongoing professional development as part of the Castle Phoenix Multi-Academy Trust.
• A supportive, friendly and hardworking staff team.
• Friendly, happy and well-behaved children who are keen to learn.
• Fortnightly training related to your role in school and a strong support network.
• A range of benefits including cycle to work, free parking, the Local Government Pension Scheme, employee discount, generous holiday entitlement, and wellbeing initiatives.

Visits and applications

Our Assistant Headteacher/SENDCo, Azra Foric, would be delighted to meet you and discuss the opportunity. To arrange a visit, please email Azra Foric.

Closing date: Midnight 5 October 2025. Interviews: 17 October 2025.

If you have not heard within two weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointment is conditional upon receipt of a satisfactory DBS check. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.