19 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    14 September 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    26 August 2026

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours per week, TTO + 5 days

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

SO1 SCP 23-25, actual salary £29,747-£31,414

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, a ‘can do’ mentality, and the drive and determination to ensure that the students with whom you work can overcome barriers to learning and progress; helping to keep them safe, happy and successful throughout their time with us.

Your experience in supporting students with SEMH needs, to access the mainstream curriculum will be key, and you will work closely with teaching colleagues to ensure effective implementation teaching and learning; as such, the role offers a professional challenge and a rewarding opportunity to be part of an inclusive school with a leadership team who are highly committed to improving the mental health and wellbeing of young people.

What the school offers its staff

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Lawnswood School to join our on-site alternative provision as an HLTA. The provision supports our KS3 and KS4 students to succeed whilst remaining in school.

Lawnswood School is a thriving school with strong leadership and a dedicated and supportive team of staff.

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 school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an online search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available online. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

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.

Additional documents

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

Lawnswood Recruitment Brochure - HLTA SEMH.pdf - 531 KB (opens in new tab)

About Lawnswood School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
1307 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
Lawnswood School website
Email address
hr@elawnswood.co.uk
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Again, rated a 'Good' school by Ofsted in September 2023, Lawnswood School is set in North Leeds and has a wide catchment area and a diverse intake of students from cultural backgrounds and socio-economic groups.
Under stable leadership and a supportive and inspiring leadership team, Lawnswood School offers opportunities for professional challenge and personal development.

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