Send Level Teaching Assistant; Hlta

SEND HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT (HLTA)

Location:

Burnley Heasandford Primary School, Williams Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 3DA
(620 on roll)

Phone:
School website:

The children, staff and governors are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated SEND HLTA to join our school. Our inclusive school values all children, including those with SEND, and ensures a supportive learning environment.

• Lead the day‑to‑day organisation and running of the adapted provision, ensuring a structured, purposeful and supportive learning environment.
• Uphold the school’s values and nurturing ethos.
• Develop children with SEND’s learning across the curriculum.
• Build strong relationships with children with SEND, staff and families and work as part of a team.
• Support extra‑curricular activities and school events as required.
• Demonstrate good communication skills.
• Commit to continuous professional development.

Weekly hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (31.5 hours), term‑time only. Position Grade 7 (£32,062 – £36,363). Salary is pro‑rata on a part‑time basis.

• English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent).
• HLTA status.

• Paediatric First Aid Certificate.

• Experience of working with children with SEND.

• Knowledge of approaches to support communication, interaction and engagement.
• Experience of working with pupils with EHCPs or highly personalised provision.

Heasandford Primary School is an Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity and is a Disability Confident employer, ensuring that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed.

All applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check and an online background check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK.

If you would like to discuss informally or visit, please contact the office before arranging a suitable date and time. Application form attached. Return your completed form to bur Alternatively, contact Kerry Gibson, Office Manager, at

Applications close at 12 pm on 22/06/2026.