SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEND HLTA)

Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School

📍 leigh, england, United-Kingdom

Full-time Other Posted June 16, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEND HLTA)

Salary: SCP 14-20 With Additional SEN Allowance £1,540 (FTE)

Required From: September 2026

Contract: Permanent

Employer: Epworth Education Trust

Based at: Westleigh Methodist School

The successful candidate will have excellent skills and experience in supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), alongside the ability to inspire, motivate and communicate outstanding practice across the school. They will work collaboratively with teachers and leaders to raise standards of achievement, promote inclusion and ensure all pupils are able to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

The SEND HLTA will provide high-quality support for pupils with additional needs, deliver targeted interventions, teach whole classes when required, cover PPA and teacher release time, and contribute to the development of inclusive practice throughout the school.

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