Job Description

SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated SEND team at Kingsthorpe College. This exciting new role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students with diverse SEND, working across both our mainstream and SEND provision. The successful candidate will take a proactive role in planning and delivering engaging foundation subject lessons tailored to individual student needs, while implementing targeted academic and therapeutic interventions to support EHCP outcomes.

You will work collaboratively with subject teachers to provide essential in-class support during core lessons, ensuring our SEND students can access the curriculum effectively. The desirable candidate will bring expertise in delivering specialised SEND interventions, with experience in VCerts, ASDAN, and Functional Skills programmes being particularly valuable. This role represents an excellent opportunity for a passionate educator who is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.

We are a vibrant, forward-thinking school that places significant value on professional learning and career development. We are seeking a positive, proactive and confident person to join our busy special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) team.

Applicants should be well-organised, confident, and equipped with strong communication, interpersonal, and IT skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Ideally, candidates will have experience working with children, demonstrate excellent communication abilities, and possess strong safeguarding knowledge. They must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times while working to ensure the best outcomes and wellbeing of our students.

Kingsthorpe College is an oversubscribed 11-18 Academy with approximately 1400 students on roll (200 students Post 16). We were graded by Ofsted as Good in all areas in December 2019, and we are now looking forward to the next stage of our journey. In September 2021, we joined Orbis Education Trust, and this has unlocked further possibilities for colleagues to develop, progress, and make a significant contribution to inspiring the students within our schools.

With our Trust growing, we are likely to have many more career development opportunities coming up in the future.

We would like the successful applicant to start as soon as possible.

To apply for this role please follow this link: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138932/EDV-2025-KC-62903

Closing date for applications is at 9.00am Monday, 29th September 2025.

Interviews will be held on the week commencing 29th September 2025. If this role attracts sufficient interest before closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised. If you want more info about the role, please contact us at recruitment@orbismat.com or 01604 716106.

Kingsthorpe College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance.

The school is committed to Equal Opportunities in Employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,137.00-27,747.00 per year

Work Location: In person