Job Description
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Salary £36,363– £40,777 Per annum | Fixed Term – 31/08/2028 | Part Time – 32.5 hours per week pro rata | Term Time
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Specialist Senior HLTA within the Inclusion Service | 2‑year fixed term contract.
Join Our Fun and Dynamic Team as a Specialist Senior HLTA!
Lancashire County Council Specialist Teaching Service is seeking to appoint three (FTE part‑time will be considered) Specialist Senior Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to join our Service for a two‑year period. The Specialist Teaching Service is part of the Inclusion Service and comprises various specialist teaching teams, including three Early Years teams, one Qualified Teacher of the Deaf team (QToD), one Qualified Teacher of the Visually Impaired team (QTVI), and the Primary+ Team.
The team is a specialist peripatetic teaching service dedicated to supporting schools and settings across Lancashire in meeting the needs of children and young people (ages 4–19) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
The successful candidate will provide leadership and management to a team of HLTA’s to expertly support schools and settings in addressing transitions and inclusion for children and young people with SEND. They will collaborate with teachers, schools, parents, and other agencies to enhance learning and achievement, working across various settings in Lancashire to ensure comprehensive support and intervention.
We are looking for a highly skilled professional with significant SEND experience, and an additional SEND qualification is desirable. The candidate should demonstrate significant experience in working with young people with SEND and possess strong skills, knowledge, and confidence to work effectively in partnership with various settings and age phases.
What You’ll Do
* Lead a team of highly skilled and experienced specialist HLTA’s: Provide leadership and management for a team of staff to successfully promote inclusion across the county, deal with day‑to‑day issues and positively impact the team.
* Support children and young people at key transition points within their education: New to area and new to country transitions, key stage transitions, and transition between mainstream and specialist settings.
* Manage the workload of the service: Be responsible for the delegation and delivery of work streams for a team.
* Implement Specialist Advice: Provide expert support to children, young people, their families, schools, and other providers across the county.
* Support Local Authority Duties: Contribute to the advice required for statutory duties related to SEND.
* Collaborate Positively: Work professionally and positively with schools, teachers, teaching assistants, and staff.
* Inspire Learning: Create engaging and inspiring learning opportunities that connect with children and young people.
* Model Strategies: Develop and model strategies, routines, and resources to support children and staff.
* Contribute to Support Plans: Help develop support plans for young people with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.
* Engage with Stakeholders: Work with agencies, schools, parents, and carers to provide comprehensive support.
* Monitor Progress: Use data to monitor progress and demonstrate the impact of interventions.
* Share Expertise: Offer professional advice and support on the 'assess, plan, do, review' model and identify appropriate next steps.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a fun and dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact.
* Enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment.
* Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with SEND.
* Work flexibly in a range of settings and locations.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with SEND, bring your skills, enthusiasm, and passion to our team! Apply now and help us create a brighter future for children and young people across Lancashire.
Contact: Samuel Lord, Specialist Teaching Service Manager, Samuel.Lord@lancashire.gov.uk – Samantha Hartley, Specialist Teaching Service Manager, Samantha.hartley@lancashire.gov.uk – Lynne Harrison, Senior HLTA, lynne.harrison2@lancashire.gov.uk
Application deadline: Wednesday 6th May 2026 12 noon | Shortlisting: Tuesday 12th & Wednesday 13th May 2026 | Interview: Tuesday 19th May & Wednesday 20th May 2026
Start date: As soon as possible | End date: Two years from start date.
We look forward to receiving your application.
This position is part‑time and term‑time only; please note the salary quoted is full‑time equivalent and will be paid on a pro‑rata basis.
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'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on the LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
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