Higher Level Teaching Assistant and Education, Health and Care Co-Ordinator

Little London Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 1SR

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  11 July 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 1 Working Week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: SO1 (SCP 23-25) £34,434 - £36,363 Actual Salary: £29,747 - £31,413

What skills and experience we're looking for

Within GORSE, we are passionate that all children excel, regardless of their background or additional needs. We are, therefore, incredibly excited to advertise for the role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant and Education, Health and Care Co-Ordinator within Little London Bridge, a Resource Provision for children with Autism and/or Complex Communication Needs, which opened in January 2025.

Little London Bridge joins our pre-existing resource provisions, Rainbow Base and Horizons. We will cater for over 130 primary and secondary students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) by 2026, with Little London Bridge benefiting from the expertise currently available to us from across our trust, whilst forging its own identity within the Little London community.

We are seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant and Education, Health and Care Co-Ordinator who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of both our children and their families. This colleague will manage and lead on the review of our growing number of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP’s), in addition to actively supporting with the co-ordination of our families’ wider needs, such as attendance, safeguarding and family support. In addition to the above, the successful candidate will have a small class-based commitment to support with the effective day to day running of the provision.

If you have the skills to support pupils with complex needs to the highest quality and to embed a learning culture that enables children to become enthusiastic and independent learners, then this is the role for you!

You will be an outstanding practitioner who:

• Ensures the appropriate setting and reviewing of support targets included in EHCPs.
• Is able to lead on timely review meetings, including collating/distributing reports and leading the meetings in accordance with Local Authority guidance.
• Will ensure all statutory requirements, and internal academy requirements, regarding pupil’s individual paperwork is up to date and accurately reflects the child and their needs.
• Will log consultations on receipt and ensure timely responses are issued to the local authority, working alongside the Director of Specialist Provision to ensure that placements are appropriate.
• Forms positive relationships with families which allow for appropriate challenge and support for all, therefore cultivating positive outcomes for pupils.
• Desires a leading role in the creation of innovative and exciting approaches to parent and family support.
• Is able to maintain strategic oversight of our family support offer to all.
• Will support with the effective day-to-day running of the provision, providing valuable support to colleagues within the classroom when required.

The successful candidate will also have the following experience and attributes:

• Experience of working with children and families whose lives are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder, complex language and communication needs and/or other complex specialist educational needs.
• A proven track record of excellence with regards to high quality Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP’s).
• Passion for supporting parents and carers, with knowledge of external support services for signposting.

What the school offers its staff

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership of either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, depending on contract type.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

Further details about the role

Do you want to be part of our team, the creation of a brand-new provision and make a real difference to the lives of children in Leeds?If you feel that you have the necessary experience, skills and abilities, we look forward to hearing from you.

You can download the Job Description, Person Specification, and Application Form from the GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), request them by email at recruitment@tgat.org.uk or call us on 0113 4878888.

For more information, or to organise a visit to the school, please email Rachael Law, Director of Specialist Provision: rachael.law@tgat.org.uk

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: 11 July 2025, 9am

Applications should be returned to: recruitment@tgat.org.uk

Interviews: W/C 14 July 2025

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Little London Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: Up to 630 pupils
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: recruitment@tgat.org.uk
• Phone number: 0113 4878888
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/little-london-community-primary-school-leeds

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