Location
Preston Fishwick Primary School, Downing Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4RH (161 on roll)
Tel: 01772 491402
School website: www.fishwick.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Due to the continued development of our provision, we are seeking a highly committed, resilient and skilled HLTA to join our teacher led SEND Hub team. This role involves supporting the class teacher working with children who present with a wide range of complex and often overlapping needs. Our hub caters for a maximum of 8 children and has a staff team of 3. This is a highly rewarding role, but also one that requires energy, flexibility, emotional resilience and a deep commitment to inclusive practice. We are a warm, inclusive primary school serving a community with high levels of deprivation. We pride ourselves on meeting the needs of all pupils and have:
- A well-established SEND Hub supporting pupils with significant additional needs
- A high proportion of pupils with complex SEND
- A skilled team with expertise in communication, sensory needs and behaviour support
- A strong commitment to nurture, dignity and independence for every child
You will work as part of a highly skilled team to support pupils with needs including:
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), including demand-avoidant profiles (PDA)
- ADHD and social, emotional and mental health needs
- Non-verbal communication and significant speech, language and communication needs
- Sensory processing differences and sensory regulation needs
- Pica and complex behaviours that require vigilant, proactive support
- Intimate care and personal care needs
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to work within a well-established, specialist SEND provision
- A team of experienced and highly supportive colleagues
- High-quality CPD in SEND, communication strategies and behaviour support
- A school environment where inclusion, teamwork and care are at the heart of everything we do Fishwick Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
All appointments are subject to:
- Enhanced DBS check
- Satisfactory references
- Pre-employment checks in line with safer recruitment guidance
This position is term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
If you are passionate about supporting children with complex needs and are ready for a role that is both challenging and deeply rewarding, we would love to hear from you.
Essential Qualifications
- Holds HLTA qualification (or equivalent)
- Has experience of, or willingness to work within, a functional/Equals-style curriculum
- Is calm, patient and highly adaptable, responding positively to changing situations
Demonstrates strong de-escalation skills and emotional resilience
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Essential Experience
- Support learning through a functional, highly adapted curriculum including Equals
- Can use or is willing to learn a Total Communication approach
- Has strong experience working with children with complex SEND needs
- Has practical understanding of ASC, ADHD and sensory needs
Is confident supporting pupils with personal/intimate care needs
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Desirable Experience
- Deliver support using a Total Communication approach (e.g. visuals, objects of reference, AAC where appropriate)
- Use de-escalation strategies and relational approaches to support behaviour and emotional regulation
- Create a calm, structured and predictable environment to support pupils needs
Support pupils to develop independence, communication and engagement
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For an informal discussion please contact:
Please contact school on 01772 491402 to speak to the headteacher
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation 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'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
