Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Lutterworth College, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4EW

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  11 September 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  17 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 8:20am - 3:45pm Monday to Friday term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £28,605 - £31,029
• Actual salary: £22,077 - £23,948
• Pay scale: Grade 8 (Pt 15-18)

What skills and experience we're looking for

HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT (SEND)

We are seeking to appoint an organised, proactive and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support our SENDCo and wider inclusion team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about inclusive education and committed to helping students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to thrive.

The appointed person will play a key role in supporting the College’s graduated response to SEND through effective operational coordination, communication management and the delivery of targeted interventions.

The successful candidate will work closely with the SENDCo, teaching staff, Teaching Assistants, parents/carers and external agencies to help ensure that SEND provision is well organised, consistently delivered and appropriately tracked. This will include supporting SEND administration, helping to manage and triage communication, coordinating information, and delivering evidence-informed interventions for individuals and small groups.

Permanent part-time position to start as soon as possible

8.20am–3.45pm Monday to Friday, term time only, plus a balance of hours to attend training days and other events that may take place outside normal working hours.

Grade 8, points 15–18: £28,605 – £31,029 annual FTE

Approximate starting salary of £22,077 per annum

(pay award pending April 2026)

What the school offers its staff

• A strong commitment to your training and development.
• Fantastic students who are a pleasure to work with.
• A supportive SEND and inclusion team.
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to students’ lives.
• Automatic enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Comprehensive wellbeing package

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

Lutterworth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks including evidence of your right to work in the UK, online checks and a satisfactory Health Check. References will be requested for all shortlisted applicants before interview.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

HLTA SEND.pdf - 362 KB (opens in new tab)

JD - HLTA (SEND).pdf - 225 KB (opens in new tab)

About Lutterworth College

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1580 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Lutterworth College website
• Email address: d.orton@lutterworthcollege.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lutterworth-college

Arranging a visit to Lutterworth College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email d.orton@lutterworthcollege.com.

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