21 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    15 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    25 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 25 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.45am - 3.00pm (includes 15 minute unpaid morning break and 1 hour lunchbreak).

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

£16652

What skills and experience we're looking for

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

  • Holds HLTA status (or is willing to work towards it) and brings strong experience supporting pupils with SEND.
  • Holds GCSE Grade A-C in Maths and English (or equivalent grades).
  • Has a strong understanding of SEND, including effective intervention approaches and practical strategies for adapting the curriculum.
  • Demonstrates initiative, creativity and a nurturing approach to meeting the needs of vulnerable pupils.
  • Is resilient, reflective and committed to working as part of a team-mirroring the collaborative spirit sought by strong primary SEND settings.
  • Values teamwork and contributes positively to the wider school community.
  • Has excellent communication skills and the ability to work professionally with families and external agencies.

What the school offers its staff

We Can Offer You:

  • A supportive and dedicated SEND team and leadership team.
  • Opportunities for professional development, including SEND-specific CPD, aligned with offers seen in strong HLTA adverts.
  • A welcoming, inclusive school community where staff and pupils thrive.
  • The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children with additional needs.

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.

Cherry Tree Academy is seeking a passionate, skilled and dedicated SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work closely with the SENDCO to ensure every pupil with additional needs receives high‑quality support, targeted intervention and an inclusive, nurturing experience.

We are looking for an individual who shares our belief that all children can thrive, and who is committed to creative, relational and ambitious SEND practice-mirroring the high expectations and child‑centred ethos reflected in other strong primary SEND/HLTA roles nationally.

Working hours are 25 hours per week, term time only, 8.45am-3.00pm, Monday to Friday. Starting salary, Scale 6 pt. 14, £16,652 per annum.

About the Role

As our SEND HLTA, you will:

  • Work alongside the SENDCO to support pupils with a range of SEND needs, ensuring high‑quality provision and personalised support.
  • Deliver bespoke intervention programmes (academic, social‑emotional, communication & interaction), adapting approaches to meet diverse learner needs-consistent with expectations of specialist SEND HLTAs.
  • Lead small‑group and 1:1 sessions, tracking progress and communicating outcomes clearly.
  • Support inclusive classroom practice, offering in‑class strategies, modelling approaches to staff, and ensuring high expectations for all pupils.
  • Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families and professionals-reflecting the relational and inclusive emphasis seen in recent HLTA adverts.
  • Contribute to high‑quality planning, assessment and delivery of learning activities where required, including covering classes as appropriate for a qualified HLTA.

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.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

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

Job Description HLTA SEND.docx - 17.3 KB (opens in new tab)

About Cherry Tree Academy

School type
Academy, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
171 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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School website
Cherry Tree Academy website
Email address
HR@inspiresmat.co.uk
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cherry-tree-academy

At Cherry Tree Academy our mission is that our pupils will develop:

• A set of spiritual and moral values — honesty, integrity and good judgement.
• A toolkit of basic skills — linguistic, mathematical, scientific, artistic, physical and social.
• An enquiring mind and a desire for knowledge.
• Strong self-esteem and high personal expectation.
• Tolerance and respect for others

Arranging a visit to Cherry Tree Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@inspiresmat.co.uk.

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