HLTA or Support Worker

HLTA or Support Worker

• Job Type: Full-time/Part-time
• Location: Calderdale
• Salary: Competitive

Calderdale Council is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) or Support Workers. This role offers the unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of children with special educational needs, focusing on those with Social, Mental, and Emotional Health (SMEH) issues and cognitive learning challenges.

• Deliver interventions in collaboration with specialist teachers to support students with SMEH and cognitive learning needs.
• Utilise cognitive learning strategies to help students connect new information with existing ideas, enhancing their memory and retention capacity.
• Travel between different schools within Calderdale to provide consistent support across various settings.

• Proven experience working with SEN in a similar or transferable role.
• Confidence and commitment to excellence in supporting children with special needs.
• A valid driving license for travel between schools.
• A valid DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one.

• Flexible working hours with both part-time and full-time roles available.
• A dynamic and supportive working environment in schools with good or above Ofsted ratings.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
• Flexible interview scheduling to accommodate your availability.

Join a team that values making a positive impact on young lives. This is a rare opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the educational journey of children with unique needs and potential.

If you are passionate about education and committed to supporting children with special needs, apply today to take the first step towards a fulfilling career with Calderdale Council. Interviews are being held next week, so don’t miss out on this rewarding opportunity.

Apply now and be part of a school that truly values making a positive impact on young lives.