Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - ERP Provision

The Westwood Academy, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 8DY

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 27 or earlier

• Closing date

  23 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £22,463.00 - £25,533.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 4, Points 6 - 14

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - ERP Provision job summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - ERP Provision

Location: The Westwood Academy (and Trust sites)
Salary: Grade 4, Points 6-14
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only + 5 days

Be part of a specialist SEND provision making a real difference

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our Enhanced Resource Provision (ERP) at The Westwood Academy.

This provision, opening in September 2026, has been redesigned to offer a calm, supportive and nurturing environment for students whose primary need is cognition and learning. You will play a vital role in helping students access a personalised curriculum and reach their full potential.

About the Role

In this pivotal position, you will:

• Work collaboratively with the ERP Lead Teacher, SENDCo and teaching staff to plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality learning for students with EHCPs
• Deliver targeted interventions to individuals, small groups and whole classes
• Support students in the ERP while promoting inclusion within mainstream lessons
• Monitor, assess and report on pupil progress
• Provide support for pupils’ educational, social, emotional and physical needs, helping them develop independence
• Build effective relationships with staff, parents/carers and external professionals

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people, ideally in an educational setting
• Has knowledge of SEND and inclusive practice
• Is confident delivering learning activities and supporting a range of needs
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Is organised, proactive and able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Holds GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work within a specialist, purpose-designed SEND provision
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Access to training and professional development
• A rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference to young people’s lives

Further details and application forms are available via the school website at:

Vacancies - Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust

Please apply via My New Term.

We reserve the right to close this advert early and invite candidates to interview before the closing date should we receive a sufficient number of applications, or a suitable candidate be found. We will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore early applications are advised and welcomed.

Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Closing date: 23 September 2026

Safeguarding

The Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and parents to share that commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List check and obtain membership of the DBS update Service.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Westwood Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 843 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Westwood Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-westwood-academy

The Westwood Academy is a school in the Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust

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