HLTA : UPPER SCHOOL (AGES 11 – 18): SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PROVISION
Preston Manor School, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 8NA17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026 or sooner
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 36 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 inset days Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £32,407 – £34,108 (inclusive of Outer London Weighting)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are excited to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our Lighthouse ARP, our specialist provision for students with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of some of our most vulnerable students.
As part of the Lighthouse team, you will play a central role in ensuring that students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) receive the highest quality support, both within the provision and across the wider school. You will work closely with families, teaching staff and external professionals, delivering targeted interventions and advocating for students across all areas of school life. We are looking for someone with experience supporting students with a range of SLCN difficulties.
We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who hold, or are working towards, HLTA status as well as a good understanding of exam access arrangements, including organising and managing accommodations to ensure every student can demonstrate their full potential. Strong communication skills, a collaborative approach and a genuine passion for inclusive education are essential.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious students
- friendly and supportive staff
- well-resourced facilities with newly refurbished classrooms
- a professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment
- a commitment to professional development
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Preston Manor School and its staff are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure procedure at the Enhanced level. It is an offence for any person barred from working with children to apply for this post.
The School’s Application Form will only be accepted from candidates who have completed this form in full. CV’s will not be accepted as a substitute.
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.
About Preston Manor School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 19
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 1927 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Preston Manor School website
- Email address
- hradmin@preston-manor.com
- Phone number
- 02083854594
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