HLTA - Assistant SENCO
Southern Cross School, Manchester, M22 4AB29 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
22 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
23 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- 31,537.00 - 36,343.00
HLTA - Assistant SENCO job summary
We looking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Assistant SENCO (HLTA) to join our team at Southern Cross School. As part of our team, you will enthuse and motivate students to strive for success while maintaining a relational learning environment for all children.
This role will initially include leading a Pathways Support Group, to help to improve attendance and engagement in KS3. It will include developing a nurturing provision for those pupils who struggle to access our current pathway offers. It will promote a positive and inclusive school culture that values diversity and encourages the participation of all students.
The role will also include assisting the SENCO with:
- The day-to-day management and coordination of SEN provision across the school.
- Supporting the identification and assessment of students with SEN
- Providing guidance and support to teaching and support staff on effective strategies for inclusive education.
- Liaising with parents and carers, providing regular updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns.
- Contributing to the maintenance of accurate records and documentation related to SEN provision.
- Supporting the development and delivery of staff training on SEN issues.
Southern Cross School
Southern Cross School is a Special School for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. We have recently expanded our provision and now have a brand-new building which has been designed to deliver our therapeutic vision.
Our vision is to create a therapeutic, harmonious environment which promotes feelings of safety and security, to allow our pupils to explore, enjoy learning, and reach their full potential. Building a sense of community around the child. We aim to become a leading therapeutic provision which is high quality and expert in recognising and meeting the needs of all of the pupils, with outstanding teaching and engaging learning. We achieve positive outcomes for all our pupils, including emotional wellbeing and self-belief, creating successful, happy, healthy individuals. Developing skills that enable their ability to sustain employment and build security in their lives.
To find out more about our school, visit our website https://southerncross-ebsd.co.uk/
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Southern Cross School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. We are exempt from from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and there by have a right to know about the criminal history of job applicants and can take this into account when making recruitment decisions.
We are also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Southern Cross School
- School type
- Academy, ages 9 to 16
- School size
- 165 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Southern Cross School website
We are very proud to be able to share with you the developments, opportunities and resources that are available for your children at our school.
Southern Cross teaches Year 5 through Year 11 pupils (Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4). It is an exciting and inspirational place to learn, where everyone is valued and each pupil is encouraged to succeed to the best of their ability.
We are committed to creating a happy, safe and stimulating learning environment where everyone is encouraged to reach their potential. We promote respect, responsibility, independence and creativity in order to build confidence, increase motivation and establish a love and thirst for learning which will help prepare our children for their future and life in wider society.
If you would like to know more about the school or would like to arrange a visit during the day, then please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be delighted to hear from you.
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