Acorns SEND Provision Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job description

What is the job role?

At Whoberley Hall Primary School, we believe every child can shine.

We are a nurturing, inclusive school with a strong family feel, where children are known, valued and supported to achieve their potential.

We are looking for a passionate and committed SEND HLTA to join our Acorns Provision and play a key role in creating an environment where children feel safe, successful and ready to learn.

You will have the opportunity to make a real difference to children's lives by supporting their learning, developing their independence and helping them to recognise their own strengths and potential.

Our school values of being compassionate, courageous, determined, inventive and respectful are at the heart of everything we do.

At Whoberley Hall, learning here is learning for life.
Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who is nurturing, enthusiastic and committed to making a real difference to the lives of children with SEND. You will be passionate about helping children overcome barriers, develop their independence and achieve their full their potential.

You will be a positive team player who builds strong relationships with children, families and colleagues, and who shares our belief that every child is unique and capable of achieving great things.

If you believe that every child deserves the opportunity to shine, succeed and believe in themselves, we would love you to join our team.

Fixed term contract, initially for 1 year.

Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date: Monday 5th October 2026

Interview date: Thursday 8th October 2026

Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can email them at [email protected] or visit the Job Shop in person, please see their webpage for more information.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

Our school 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 required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
Attached documents:

• Job Description SEND Provision HLTA.pdf -
• Person Specification SEND Provision HLTA.pdf -