HLTA – Year Group Lead (SEND)
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Burnley, BB12 8ST |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Oct 2026 |
Summary
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 details about the role
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.