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Organisation
Schools
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Directorate
Special Schools
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Service Area
Woodley School & College
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Hours
37.00 hours per week - Term time plus 5 days (x2 roles)
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Number of Jobs
2
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Location(s)
Dog Kennel Bank, Huddersfield HD5 8JE
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Position type
Permanent
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Grade
Grade 9
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Salary
£29,997 - £31,677 per annum
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Advert Wording
Educational Teaching Manager (HLTA) – 2 full time posts
Contract: Term time plus inset days pro rata
Hours: Full: 37hrs, working Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am – 4pm;
Salary: Grade 9
There is the expectation that you may work anywhere across school.
Woodley School and College is a Kirklees Local Authority special school focused on improving Quality of Life for children and young people with autism aged 5-19. We are looking to appoint, enthusiastic and highly motivated HLTA’s to join our committed and friendly team of happy and hardworking staff and children.
You will be someone who will share our vision for high standards in all aspects of school life. Particular emphasis will be on supporting learning and improving students communication, independence and achievement, working alongside the class teacher. The ability to relate with children/young people from diverse backgrounds is essential for this job, as well as having good verbal communication skills in order to liaise with children/young people and other staff members.
We are looking for an inspirational individual to join our team. We are looking for effective and a motivated professional with unlimited ambition for the pupils, themselves and the school. We want someone who will challenge, stimulate and support pupils and staff to achieve their best through:
Inspiring trust and confidence
Building team commitment
Engaging and motivating pupils with autism
Being a flexible, reflective and self-evaluating practitioner
Takes positive action to improve the quality of learning throughout the school
We can offer:
A well-resourced and pleasant working environment
A supportive leadership team school which values and invests in all our staff
Bespoke CPL opportunities to support you to meet the needs of our pupils
A school committed to its children and families
An ethos based on improving the Quality of Life for its students and staff
Ideally candidates will hold a HLTA specific qualification but if not, strong demonstrable classroom teaching delivery and planning experience must be evidenced in your application and come across at interview stage. We would encourage and be happy to support any successful candidate unqualified to complete the HLTA qualification.
You will be tied to a specific class and teacher once fully trained to provide education support in planning, resourcing and delivery of lessons, under the direction of the teacher. Cover weekly PPA and short-term absences, training staff, sickness, etc. for no longer than 5 consecutive days without further mutual agreement. You will need to have the ability and flexibility to work at all ages (5-19yrs), but training can be given to support this.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an
enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
Completed application forms must be returned directly by post to the address below or email to
[email protected] no later than 8am on Thursday 25th June 2026. Shortlisting will take place on Friday 26th June 2026 with candidates being notified Monday 29th June 2026.
If shortlisted, interviews will be held on Friday 3rd July 2026.
Commencement would be required from 1st September 2026
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This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
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Closing date
25 June 2026, 12:00 PM
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