Location
Burnley Heasandford Primary School, Williams Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 3DA (620 on roll)
Tel: 01282 422009
School website: www.heasandford.co.uk/
Summary
The children, staff and governors are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated SEND HLTA to join our school.
Heasandford Primary School is a large and popular school, located close to the centre of Burnley. We are an inclusive school, serving a diverse community, in which every child is valued, including children with SEND. All staff work hard to ensure we provide the best for our children and their families and the children are always at the heart of everything we do.
The successful applicant will:
- Lead the day to day organisation and running of the adapted provision, ensuring a structured, purposeful and supportive learning environment.
- Be committed to upholding our school's values and nurturing ethos
- Have a passion for developing children with SENDs learning across the curriculum
- Build strong relationships with children with SEND, staff and families and work as part of a team
- Be committed to whole-school life and be willing to support extra-curricular activities and school events, if required
- Be able to demonstrate good communication skills
- Show a willingness to develop and engage in continuous professional development
Weekly working hours are: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm (31.5 hours), term time only.
The position is Grade 7 (£32,062 - £36,363), however as this position is part time, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent and if successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.
Heasandford Primary School is an Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. Please note that although this is a permanent position, all new employees are required to complete a probationary period before they are fully confirmed in post, however, this does not affect an employees' statutory employment rights.
This position is part time, 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 also 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 short-listed candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
The closing date is 12pm on 22/06/2026
Essential Qualifications
- English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent)
- HLTA status
Desirable Qualifications
- Paediatric First Aid Certificate
Essential Experience
- Experience of working with children with SEND
Desirable Experience
- Knowledge of approaches to support communication, interaction and engagement
Experience of working with pupils with EHCPs or highly personalised provision
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For an informal discussion please contact:
Potential candidates are welcome to visit the school, however they are asked to contact the school office prior to any visit to arrange a suitable date and time.
Proposed Interview Date:
01/07/2026
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.
