HLTA – Year Group Lead (SEND)

Shuttleworth College, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8ST

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm (Term-time only)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 7 point 19 – 25 (pro rata for Term time: £27,109 - £30,747)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Ideal Candidate

•Has experience working with children and in a classroom environment

•Demonstrates excellent communication and organisational skills

•Has a strong commitment to inclusion

•Can lead, motivate and develop others

•Is passionate about improving outcomes for students with additional needs

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Shuttleworth College?

•Be part of a dedicated and supportive Inclusion Team

•Make a genuine impact on students' lives

•Access ongoing professional development opportunities

•Work in a school committed to inclusion, safeguarding and high aspirations for all learners

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.

The Governors at Shuttleworth College are seeking to appoint an experienced and dedicated HLTA to join the SEND department. This pivotal role is central to ensuring exceptional SEND provision across a year group, working closely with students, families and staff while providing leadership and support to Teaching Assistants to help every student achieve their full potential.

About the Role

•Lead and coordinate SEND provision across a year group

•Manage and support a team of Teaching Assistants

•Coordinate interventions, assessments and referrals

•Work closely with students, families, staff and external agencies

•Support EHCP processes, reviews and transition arrangements

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

HLTA Year Lead - SEND.pdf - 402 KB (opens in new tab)

HLTA Year Lead - SEND application pack.pdf - 740 KB (opens in new tab)

About Shuttleworth College

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1072 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Shuttleworth College website
• Email address: applications@shuttleworth.lancs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01282 682300
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shuttleworth-college

Arranging a visit to Shuttleworth College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email applications@shuttleworth.lancs.sch.uk.

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