Hlta - Group Lead; Send

Location:

Shuttleworth College, Burnley Road, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8ST
(1082 on roll)

Tel:

School website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

Summary:

HLTA – Year Group Lead (SEND)

Salary:
Grade 7 point 19 – 25 £ 32,061 - £36,363

Pro rata to term time only: £27,109 - £30,747

Start Date:

November 2026

Working Hours:

37 hours per week 8am – 4pm

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

Closing date Monday 19th October at 9.00am

Shuttleworth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and the appointment will be conditional upon DBS enhanced clearance. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that you must declare all spent and unspent cautions and convictions (except those that are protected). These declarations are compulsory to ensure that we are complying with our statutory safeguarding obligations.

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.

• Recognised and relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Degree qualification or working toward.
• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy.

• HLTA Status.

• Experience of working with children
• Experience of working in a classroom environment

• Experience of Administrative work
• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
• Staff management experience

Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice.

You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at  or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.