HLTA of Inclusion/SEND

St Martin's School Brentwood, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 2HG

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  October (or sooner)

• Closing date

  21 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 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: £32,790.00 - £36,141.00 Annually (FTE) Essex Pay Scale 7 (point 19-24)

HLTA of Inclusion/SEND job summary

Higher Learning Teaching Assistant of Inclusion/SEND

Full time, term-time only (38 weeks)

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the identification, assessment and monitoring of pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Deliver, coordinate and evaluate targeted intervention programmes.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to implement effective strategies and provision that meet individual pupil needs across the curriculum.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of One Plans, SEND Support Plans and EHCP provision.
• Liaise effectively with parents/carers, staff and external professionals to promote positive outcomes for pupils.
• Supervise and manage the SEND Hub, maintaining a purposeful learning environment and accurate, confidential SEND records.
• Attend SEND team meetings and contribute to the ongoing development and effectiveness of SEND provision across the school.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Has a strong successful background in working with pupils with SEND.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Has strong organisational skills and can maintain accurate records.
• Is able to work independently and use initiative while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Has experience of planning and delivering targeted interventions.
• Is committed to promoting inclusion, independence and high aspirations for all learners.
• Shares the school's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Is passionate about ensuring the highest quality of education for all children

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

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

St Martin’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff 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):
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Medical Check
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 St Martin's School Brentwood

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1794 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Martin's School Brentwood website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-martin-s-school-brentwood

Achievement at St Martin’s School is consistently strong.

Outcomes at both GCSE and A level are well above national averages, reflecting high expectations, a rigorous curriculum and a strong culture of learning. Students make excellent progress from above-average starting points on entry to Year 7, with prior attainment typically exceeding national benchmarks.

A significant proportion of student’s secure high grades at GCSE, including strong attainment in English and mathematics. At A level, the majority of students achieve high-grade outcomes, and many progress to Russell Group universities each year, studying competitive subjects such as Medicine, Veterinary Science, Law and Engineering.

All students follow an ambitious and accelerated Key Stage 3 programme in English, mathematics, science and technology, enabling them to begin GCSE courses at the start of Year 9. Teaching and learning are supported by a strong middle-leadership structure, with deputy heads of faculty and regular, purposeful professional development focused on improving classroom practice and securing consistently high outcomes for all learners.

The school’s emphasis on traditional values, high standards and personal responsibility underpins its excellent reputation within the community.
Expectations for behaviour, appearance and work ethic are clear, consistent and well supported, creating a calm, purposeful learning environment. This reputation is reflected in sustained oversubscription, with significantly more applications each year than the available Year 7 places.

With a large, academically focused sixth form, St Martin’s School offers a broad and demanding post-16 curriculum alongside strong pastoral and academic support. Staff are expected to model the highest professional standards, contributing positively to the school’s ethos and reinforcing the values that enable students to thrive academically and personally.

If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our provision outstanding, please apply now.

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