SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Vacancy Summary

SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Salary: Band 8 - SCP 17-22

Fixed term until August 2026 in the first instance with the potential to become permanent

To commence September 2025

Vacancy Information

Brackenhill Primary School is welcoming applications for a HLTA with specific knowledge and experience in working with children with additional SEND needs to join our inclusive and friendly school.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated person who can work effectively to meet SEND needs of pupils within our school. They will hold high expectations for all children and believe in planning, teaching and delivering a stimulating, creative curriculum which is effectively adapted to meet the specific needs of individuals with SEND. They will provide a higher level of teaching and learning under the direction of the SENDCO for a group of pupils with SEND.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Either qualified to HLTA level or cover supervisor and willing to immediately train to be HLTA.
• Are skilled at developing and maintaining positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and other professionals
• Have proven success at working with pupils with SEND
• Help pupils to access learning activities through specialist support
• Are dynamic, creative and proactive, modelling outstanding practice
• Are committed to achieving success through partnership and team work
• Have an ambition to make a difference for our pupils
• Lead learning and activities as agreed by the SENDCO
• Use strategies, in liaison with the SENDCO, to support pupils achieve learning outcomes
• Administer and assess routine assessments as guided by the SENDCO
• Are professional and child-focussed
• Have excellent communication skills
• Are keen to further their skills by accessing training and CPD

We can offer you:

• Friendly and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
• Hardworking, supportive and welcoming colleagues who are committed to school improvement
• The chance to further your career and professional development through wide ranging CPD.
• A school that is proud of the diverse community which it serves
• The opportunity to work with us to raise the quality of our teaching from good to outstanding.

Visits prior to applying are encouraged, please contact the school office on 01274 578286 to arrange a visit.

Interested candidates are requested to apply by completing an application form which can be found here: https://brackenhill.bradford.sch.uk/vacancies/ 

Please email any questions or completed applications to: recruitment@brackenhillprimary.co.uk

Closing Date: 9am, Tuesday 18th March 2025

Brackenhill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to satisfactory references and vetting checks including an enhanced DBS check. Short listed candidates will be subject to online checks.