HLTA, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities, Education ​/ Teaching

Location Broadfield Specialist School For Sen (cognition And Learning), Coal Clough Lane, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 5BT
(292 on roll)

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Summary We are seeking a highly skilled, resilient and compassionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist setting, supporting pupils with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those requiring intensive levels of support.

The successful candidate will have substantial experience of working with children and young people with complex needs, including learning difficulties, communication needs, sensory differences, and behaviours that may challenge. They will be confident in supporting pupils to achieve positive outcomes both academically and socially while promoting independence, wellbeing and personal development.

• Deliver high-quality learning activities and interventions under the direction of teaching staff.
• Provide intensive support for pupils with complex SEND needs.
• Support pupils displaying challenging behaviours using TEAM TEACH positive behaviour support approaches.
• Implement emotional regulation strategies to help pupils develop self-awareness, resilience and coping skills.
• Model and promote effective communication and interaction strategies.
• Lead small group/whole-class learning activities as directed by the teacher.
• Contribute to pupil assessment, progress monitoring and review processes.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, families and external professionals to support individual pupil outcomes.
• Maintain a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• HLTA status or equivalent relevant qualification and experience.
• Significant experience working with pupils with SEND within a specialist or comparable setting.
• Proven ability to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of emotional regulation approaches and interventions.
• Understanding of autism, social communication differences, sensory needs and associated strategies.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work flexibly, proactively and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

• A supportive and welcoming staff team.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people with SEND.

Broadfield Specialist School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.

The closing date is 02/11/2026 at 12 noon

• HLTA Status or equivalent recognised qualification
• Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Childcare, Education, or a related field.

• Team Teach, or equivalent behaviour support training.
• Makaton, PECS, training.
• First Aid at Work or Paediatric First Aid qualification.

• Experience of supporting children and young people with complex needs and high levels of dependency.
• Behaviour Management and Positive Behaviour Support.
• De-escalation and Emotional Regulation Strategies.
• First Aid (or willingness to undertake training).
• SEND-specific training relevant to the needs of the school.

• Experience of supporting children and young people with complex needs and high levels of dependency.
• Managing and de-escalatingchallenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner.
• Practical experience of emotional regulation approaches and interventions.
• Experience of autism, social communication differences, sensory needs and associated strategies.

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Telephone Proposed Interview Date: 05/11/2026 Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation…