SEND SPECIALIST - HLTA

King Edward VI Aston School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 6DJ

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  6th July 2026

• Closing date

  21 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,061.00 - £32,061.00 Annually (FTE) NJC 19 - FTE £32,061

SEND SPECIALIST - HLTA job summary

The successful candidate will provide specialist, high-impact support and lead targeted interventions that demonstrably improve student outcomes.

The postholder will work directly with students, support and train staff, liaise with parents and carers, and lead the school’s peer mentoring provision for SEND students.

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Support for Students

Provide one-to-one support and small group interventions for SEND students, both in and outside of the classroom.

Deliver targeted sessions focused on social communication, literacy, numeracy, organisation, or emotional regulation, depending on student needs.

Support students in developing strategies to increase independence, resilience, and confidence.

Work with students to facilitate smooth transitions between key stages or when joining the school mid-year.

Staff Training and Support

Plan and deliver training sessions to teaching and support staff on effective SEND strategies and inclusive practice.

Offer coaching and guidance to colleagues to ensure quality first teaching and appropriate classroom differentiation.

Provide written guidance and resources to support staff understanding of individual needs.

Parental and External Engagement

Maintain regular communication with parents and carers, offering updates on progress and strategies for support at home.

Attend and contribute to meetings with parents and external professionals, including EHCP reviews.

Liaise with external agencies and services where relevant, under the direction of the SENDCo or senior staff.

Mentoring Programme

Coordinate and lead the student-to-student SEND mentoring programme.

Train and support student mentors to work effectively with mentees, promoting inclusive peer relationships.

Monitor the impact of the mentoring scheme and ensure it is responsive to the needs of participating students.

Strategic Development

Work with the SENDCo and senior staff to contribute to the development and implementation of a three-year SEND strategy.

Support the evaluation of current provision and identify areas for long-term improvement in student outcomes, staff training, and inclusive practice.

Help establish milestones and indicators of success linked to the strategic plan.

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

King Edward VI Aston School is one of the six King Edward VI Grammar Schools in Birmingham and a member of the King Edward VI MAT.

The school is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of its students and the successful candidate will be required to undertake DBS and Prohibition checks.

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 King Edward VI Aston School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 995 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: King Edward VI Aston School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-edward-vi-aston-school

King Edward VI Aston School is one of the six King Edward VI Grammar Schools in Birmingham and a member of the King Edward VI MAT.

The school is committed to safeguarding the well being of its students and successful candidates will be required to undertake DBS and Prohibition checks.

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