HLTA; SEND UNIT

HLTA (SEND UNIT) – LNB Commercial Capital

• : 198923
• Grade: Grade 7 SCP 19-25
• Salary: £27,822.73 – £31,556.03 per annum
• Term: Full‑time
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Required Start: January 2026
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Closing Date: 12/01/2026
• Location: Northbrook Primary Academy, Bannister Drive, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2GB
• Telephone:
• School Website: northbrookpa.org

Summary:

At an exciting time in the Schools and Trusts journey, we are delighted to offer the opportunity for a Higher‑Level Teaching Assistant to join our caring and ambitious staff team here at Northbrook Primary Academy, working within our new SEND Unit for children with Special Educational Needs, specifically speech, language and communication.

Our SEND Unit, which will open in January, will be a nurturing and inclusive environment designed to meet the needs of pupils with a range of additional learning needs, enabling them to thrive both academically and personally. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a developing provision, shaping practice and making a real difference to children's lives.

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced practitioner with a passion for inclusion and supporting children with SEND. They will work alongside the assistant headteacher, who has responsibility for SEND and inclusion. You will plan and deliver high‑quality learning experiences tailored to individual needs, and support with the assessment of pupils, developing resources and the learning environment.

This position is full time, permanent and term‑time only plus inset days. Working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:30 am until 4:30 pm.

To apply, please complete our online application form in full, along with a personal statement to support your application, outlining the relevant experience you can bring to Endeavour Learning Trust. Applications should be submitted by 9 am on Monday 12th January 2026. Interviews and tasks will be confirmed. If you require any further information please contact our Operations Manager, Emma.

Endeavour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

• HLTA or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification (or the willingness to work towards)
• Ability to make effective use of ICT
• First‑Aid qualification (qualification not essential at point of application; training will be given if required)
• Professional development relevant to the post
• Please see attached job description for more information.

• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and Word

• Experience of working with children with SEND (specifically speech, language and communication needs)
• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age

• Experience of working with students with medical needs
• Experience of working in a relevant classroom environment
• Experience of administrative work

An equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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 will be dealt with confidentially in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice. The relevant policy documents are available from the recruiting manager upon request.