SEND HLTA

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School; Daimler Green; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Pension Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing support (24/7 helplines)

Free annual flu vaccinations

Flexible family appointments

Professional growth within the MAC

Job summary

St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEND) to work 37 hours per week during term time, plus teacher training days. The HLTA will collaborate with the SENCO to support learners with a range of SEND needs and ensure inclusive participation in lessons.

The role requires experience with SEND, including ASC, SLCN, SEMH and EHCPs, and a focus on individual pupil progress, wellbeing and safeguarding. Temporary position until 31 August 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND.
• Ability to support pupils with ASC, SLCN, SEMH, cognition and learning, physical and sensory needs.
• Experience supporting pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Ability to plan, prepare and deliver learning activities and monitor pupil progress.
• Commitment to safeguarding and completing pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Support learning by working collaboratively with the class teacher and SENCO.
• Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities for individuals, groups and whole classes.
• Assess and monitor pupil progress and provide care, support and supervision as needed.
• Help pupils access the curriculum and achieve their targets in an inclusive environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

Speech, Language and Communication (S&

Social, Emotional and Mental Health (S

Cognition & Learning needs

Physical & Sensory needs

EHCPs experience

Job description

HLTA - SEND

Grade 4 plus SEND Allowance

Full time - 37 Hours a week. Term time only plus teacher training days,

Temporary until 31st August 2027.

About The Role

To work collaboratively with the responsible classroom teacher and SENCO to support the learning, development, wellbeing and inclusion of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The SEND HLTA will utilise specialist knowledge, skills and experience to plan, prepare and deliver learning activities for individuals, groups and whole classes, assess and monitor pupil progress, and provide care, support and supervision to pupils with a wide range of additional needs.

About You:

The successful candidate must have experience working with children with SEND and be able to support pupils with a range of needs including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Cognition and Learning needs
• Physical and Sensory needs
• Children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)

The post holder will play a key role in ensuring pupils can access the curriculum, achieve their individual targets and reach their full potential within a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.

What We Offer

• A culture of collaboration, support and high expectations
• A warm, respectful and values-driven school community
• Opportunities for professional growth within the MAC
• Access to the competitive Teacher Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• A strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, including free, confidential access to 24/7 helplines, counselling and support services
• Free, annual flu vaccinations
• A flexible and generous approach to family appointments and events

St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School part of Holy Cross Catholic Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, medical clearance and where applicable a prohibition check and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

An online social media check will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all conditional offers of employment.