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Establishment: Hillside High School Location: Hillside High School Salary: Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 29/09/2025 09:00 Interview Date: 06/10/2025 Start Date: as soon as possible
Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: Pay Grade: Grade 5 SCP12-17
The Role
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to take on the dual role of HLTA and Assistant SENDCo. This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate, yet knowledgeable professional to support pupils with Special Educational Needs. The role will support the effective coordination and delivery of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision across our school. Working closely with the SENDCo, this role is central to ensuring that all pupils with SEND receive high-quality, inclusive support that enables them to thrive both academically and emotionally. The role involves working closely with parents, staff, and external professionals to ensure SEND provision is of the highest standard. If you have the empathy, experience, and leadership skills to make a real difference in young lives, we would love to hear from you
We can offer the successful candidate an opportunity to work with highly trained, supportive and experienced staff. The Pastoral Team at Hillside is a very experienced team and a strength of the school. We have a whole school commitment to professional development as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our pupils. As a member of the Wade Deacon Trust, we can offer the successful candidate numerous exciting opportunities to further develop their career.
* Are you passionate about education which engages and represents everyone?
* Are you looking for a school which prioritises professional development?
* Are you looking for a school which maintains workload and wellbeing every year as a priority for leadership?
The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance.
Qualifications
Qualification Title
Grade
GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent
Essential
Meet Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards or equivalent qualifications or experience
Desirable
Skills
Relevant Skills
To have the ability to prioritise and organise own workload
Essential
Relate to and work well with others as a member of a team
Essential
To have the ability to assist with the development and implementation of Education and Health Care Plans
Essential
Experience/Knowledge
Understanding of principles of child development, learning styles and independent learning
Essential
Understanding of inclusion, especially within a school setting
Essential
Working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation
Essential
Understanding of statutory framework relating to teaching and learning
Essential
To have experience and evidence of working with children with emotional and or behavioural issues
Essential
Personal Attributes
Constant and consistent expectations of high standards
Essential
The ability to listen to and understand others
Essential
Safeguarding Information
The Wade Deacon Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure. All applicants should read the school's Safeguarding/Child Protection policy and Safer Recruitment Policy, which are available on our websites.
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Hillside High School
Breeze Hill
Bootle
Merseyside
L20 9NU
Vicky Convey