Job Introduction
Bradford Council is expanding the provision it makes for children and young people with SEND across Bradford District.
We are seeking to recruit an exceptional, experienced Autism and SEMH HLTAs to support our children and young people within the Specialist Teaching and Support Service Service.
The successful HLTA would have:
* Experience of working within an educational setting with pupils with SEND particularly ASD and/or SEMH, with an age range of children appropriate to the role i.e. statutory school age.
* Experience of the EHCP process including supporting with the annual review process and planning activities to meet the needs and outcomes of children with an EHCP with the needs of communication and interaction including autism and/or SEMH.
* Experience of assessment, planning, preparation and delivering learning
* Experience of supporting and delivering interventions or programmes of work for pupils with ASD and/or SEMH
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check, and safer recruitment processes are followed for all vacancies, including relevant checks for shortlisted candidates.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Jill Hartley, Deputy Service Manager on email -
Employee Offer
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Equal Opportunities
We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.
SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant
* Salary £31, £33,699.00 Per Annum
* Frequency Annual
* Job Reference bradfordmbc/TP/1192/1299
* Contract Type Permanent
* Working Hours 35
* Closing Date 31 October, 2025
* Job Category Education
* Service Schools & Learning
* Location Bradford, United Kingdom
* Additonal Payments N/A
* Posted on 26 September, 2025