HLTA (SEN)

Co-op Academies Trust; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-op member discount card

Co-op flexible benefits

Discounted gym and leisure access

Co-op Credit Union

Job summary

Co-op Academy Grange is seeking a SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive school community. You will deliver learning support and inclusion interventions to raise attainment and progress.

As a senior member of the SEN team, you will develop learning materials, lead small classes, plan with colleagues, and work across the Academy to deliver the best experience for our students, including EAL pupils. This is a permanent, full-time role with 37 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective learning and inclusion interventions to raise attainment and progress.
• Lead small classes, develop learning materials, and contribute to planning across the Academy.

Job description

Key Role Information

• Salary: £31,022 - £33,699 FTE salary - actual salary to be discussed at interview TT+5 days
• Job type: Full Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Closing: 05/10/2026 00:00
• Interview: 8 October 2026
• Contract term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
• Pay grade: NJC Payscale | NJC17 - NJC22
• Department: Teaching & Learning Support
• Key stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
• Hours per week: 37.00
• Weeks per year: 52.143
• Visa sponsorship: No

Your Role

Join our dynamic school community as a SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant! At Co-op Academy Grange, we are committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating learning environment where every student can reach their full potential. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team, someone who will deliver effective learning and inclusion interventions, raising attainment and progress through innovative and engage practice.

If you are passionate about education and enjoy working with children, this could be the perfect opportunity. You will play a key role in supporting our students and colleagues, be passionate about working with EAL students and you will be a pivotal, senior member of our committed SEN team. Working closely with colleagues, you will develop learning materials, lead small classes, contribute to planning and work with other teams across the Academy to deliver the best experience for our students.

Why us?

Our vision at Co-op Academy Grange is that "We make 'Grange Great' by accelerating the development of our children towards their potential in everything we do'." This vision drives all of the decisions that we make and all of the work that we do day in and day out for our community.

We offer all colleagues excellent career development opportunities as part of the Co-op Academies Trust, along with access to a comprehensive programme of Personalised Professional Learning and Development irrespective of career stage.

All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours.

• Self-help: We do not expect to be spoon fed – we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time.
• Self-responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners.
• Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all of us have equal chances to succeed.
• Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement.
• Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success.
• Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals.

Our Values

• Succeed together
• Do what matters most
• Be yourself, always
• Show you care

Benefits Include

• Our employee benefits package includes:
• You’ll get being a Co-op member, you’ll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores.
• Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)
• Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more!
• Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)
• Co-op Funeralcare benefit
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans

And More!

For more information about the Co-op Academies Trust, please visit: www.coopacademies.co.uk

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.

Attachments

• Job Description and Person SpecHLTA - SEN (September 2026) - Recruitment Pack.pdf

About Us

Co-op Academy Grange

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Haycliffe Ln

Bradford

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BD5 9ET

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Safeguarding Information

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.