HLTA

Langley School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 6TJ

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 33.5 hours per week. 8:30 - 3:45 (Monday to Thursday) 8:30 - 3:30 (Friday)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 4 pt23 - 31
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering learning activities to individuals, small groups, and classes under the direction of teaching staff
• Supporting the planning, delivery, and assessment of learning activities
• Leading structured interventions to support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development
• Supporting pupils with SEND to access learning and make progress
• Contributing to a positive, inclusive, and well-organised learning environment
• Liaising effectively with teachers, support staff, and external professionals

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• HLTA status or a willingness to work towards it
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently and use initiative
• A calm, professional, and flexible approach
• Experience of working with children, ideally within a SEND or specialist setting
• A clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming, inclusive, and supportive school community
• A strong and collaborative staff team
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A leadership team that values staff wellbeing and professional growth

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.

This is a 33.5 hours per week, term-time only position and offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner to further develop their skills within a school committed to high standards of care, teamwork, and inclusion.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

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About Langley School

• School type: Special school, ages 4 to 11
• School size: 131 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Langley School website
• Email address: t.mccarroll@langley.bham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01216752929
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/langley-school-sutton-coldfield

We are a welcoming and inclusive primary special school supporting pupils with a range of complex needs, including autism, communication and interaction difficulties, and associated learning needs. Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on a calm, nurturing environment, high staff–pupil ratios, and a strong multidisciplinary approach, working closely with families and external professionals.

The school has a committed staff team, supportive leadership, and a strong focus on developing high-quality teaching, meaningful learning experiences, and positive outcomes for all pupils.

Arranging a visit to Langley School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email t.mccarroll@langley.bham.sch.uk.

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