Senior HLTA - SEN Specialist (Sensory & Communication)

Newfield School; West Wick; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Newfield School in Blackburn, Lancashire, is seeking enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistants to join our busy, rewarding school from January 2027. The HLTA role can be deployed across key areas including Sensory Integration, Behaviour, and Communication & Interaction, with an apprenticeship pathway in Speech & Language Support Practitioner.

You will support pupils’ education and care needs and help promote effective communication using tools such as Makaton and PECS.

Qualifications

• HLTA experience or strong interest in working with children with special needs
• Ability to work as part of a team and under the direction of teaching staff

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ education, health, medical and general care needs following agreed plans.
• Promote effective communication for all pupils using strategies such as Makaton or PECS.
• Take a lead role in managing pupils and the classroom under the direction of the teacher.

Job description

Newfield School in Blackburn, Lancashire, is seeking enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistants to join our busy, rewarding school from January 2027. The HLTA role can be deployed across key areas including Sensory Integration, Behaviour, and Communication & Interaction, with an apprenticeship pathway in Speech & Language Support Practitioner.

You will support pupils’ education and care needs and help promote effective communication using tools such as Makaton and PECS.