SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant

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SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Hours: 1 x 36.66 per week to start from 4th January 2027

Contract: Permanent, 39 weeks per year.

Salary: Pro rata of points 23 27 £35,570 - £39,481 (Actual salary £31,073 - £34,490)

We are growing our SEND provision, and we are looking for an exceptional HLTA to join us. Werneth Primary School has secured funding to develop a purpose-designed 24 place Inclusion Base for primary-aged children with social communication difficulties, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).

This is a unique opportunity to join us at the beginning of this exciting journey and help shape our provision that will make a lasting difference to children and their families. Our vision is to provide high quality specialist support in a welcoming, inclusive environment, enabling children to learn alongside their peers and siblings within their local school community. Whether you are an experienced HLTA looking for your next challenge or a TA who wants to develop their career in SEND, we would love you to come along to our recruitment event.

If you would like to come along, meet the team and see our current provision, as well as hear about the progress we are making with our new Inclusion Base, please come along to our Inclusion Base Open Evening on Tuesday 6th October, 15:3017:00.

Please click here to register your interest for the event: Werneth Inclusion Base Open Evening Sign Up

Werneth Primary School:

Werneth Primary School is a two-form entry Primary School, with children from Nursery to Year 6. We are a part of the Pinnacle Learning Trust, alongside Broadfield Primary School, Alexandra Park Junior School, Hathershaw College and Oldham Sixth Form College.

Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in May, 2023, we serve a diverse school community and are committed to making sure that every child makes excellent progress, no matter their starting point. Our school values of Care-Aspire-Persevere are values that are lived by our children and by our Staff Team.

Education is part of the foundation of our children's future success, so we aim to raise aspirations so that expectations can be surpassed in every lesson, every day. We want our children to build a love of learning, enjoy our wonderful curriculum and access the many learning and personal development opportunities provided for them.

By joining the Werneth Primary School Team, you will benefit from our extensive CPD programme (supplemented by The Pinnacle Learning Trust Research School) and enjoy working with our expert and committed staff, our aspirational families and our wonderful children.

You can get a feel for the passion we have at Werneth Primary School through our website, but please do organise to come in and meet us in person. That’s the best way to get a sense of the dynamic and broad education that our children are enjoying and what your future at Werneth Primary School can be.

The Pinnacle Learning Trust:

At the Pinnacle Learning Trust, we celebrate students’ uniqueness and support our young people to flourish and become responsible, successful citizens who contribute positively to their communities. Our Trust invests in each member of staff, offering them professional development opportunities, including designation as Evidence Leads in Education for the Research School; delivery of school-to-school support; CPD facilitation and support for trainee teachers. Staff have access to opportunities to develop their teaching practice, such as training on metacognition, virtual classroom coaching and retrieval practice. As a Trust, we celebrate diversity by encouraging an understanding of our communities, faiths and cultures.

Closing Date: Noon on Friday 6 November 2026

Interviews: w/c Monday 9 November 2026

To apply, please visit our website: Pinnacle Learning Trust - Work With Us

Additional Reasons to Join Us:

• Automatic enrolment into a Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work schemes available
• Various health and wellbeing benefits (including on site gym membership at Oldham Sixth Form College and The Hathershaw College)
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent opportunities for CPD and career development

Commitment to Safeguarding:

Werneth Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The Pinnacle Learning Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and ethnic minorities.