HLTA; Inclusion & SEND

Job Title

Part‑Time Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Inclusion and SEND) – Holme CofE Primary School and Stilton Primary School

Payscale:
Point 12 (U.K. National Point Pay Scale) – Full‑time equivalent £28,598 per year, approximately £18,511 pro‑rata. Working 28 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, commencing September 2026. 2 days per week at Holme and 2 days per week at Stilton.

Join a vibrant team of enthusiastic, hardworking and supportive staff, supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH needs or additional support required to access learning. The role requires delivering high‑quality inclusive provision, leading targeted interventions, supporting classroom teaching including PPA cover, and ensuring all pupils can engage, progress and achieve their full potential.

• Support teaching and learning across both schools
• Deliver targeted SEND and inclusion interventions
• Support pupils’ engagement, behaviour and wellbeing
• Provide short‑term class cover (including PPA and ad‑hoc cover)
• Support pupils to develop social skills, confidence and independence
• Implement behaviour strategies and contribute to a consistent, inclusive approach
• Work closely with the SENCo, staff and external professionals where required
• Maintain accurate records of interventions and pupil progress
• Support reintegration following absence or periods of dysregulation

• Experience working across the primary phase
• Experience in a teaching assistant or HLTA role, including class cover
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND and delivering targeted interventions
• Experience working within the SEND/Inclusion team, including supporting Early Help Assessments and statutory processes
• Strong understanding of inclusive practice and supporting vulnerable learners
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Enthusiastic, ambitious and dedicated to improving outcomes for all pupils
• Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities effectively
• Collaborative and effective communicator with colleagues, parents and pupils
• Proactive can‑do attitude and initiative
• Flexibility to work across two school settings

• Career progression opportunities internally and across DEMAT schools
• Supportive work environment with 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme
• GP 24/7 service and online health and wellbeing hub access
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Generous pension and annual leave entitlement
• Inclusive policies and practices

Closing Date:
Sunday, 12 July 2026 at Midnight (the advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received).

Interview Date:
Week commencing 13 July 2026.

To be considered, please complete a full application on My New Term.

On‑site visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged: to arrange an appointment, please call 01487 830342 or email

The Diocese of Ely Multi‑Academy Trust (DEMAT) is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio‑economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.

DEMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Shortlisted candidates will have an online search as part of DEMAT’s due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.