Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Literacy (Permanent)
31.25 hours/week, 39 weeks per year
Starting Salary: £23190 - £23577 including holiday pay (PCD8)
Start: 3rd November 2025 or as soon as possible after this date.

We are looking for a dedicated HTLA to support the learning of our SEND students and specialising in supporting literacy, both in and out of the classroom.

Students supported by the SEND department demonstrate a wide range of learning difficulties. Caldew is a resourced provision for students with autism; we have students with SEMH needs as well as speech, language and communication and cognition and learning. You will be working across the range, from pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan with specific or severe learning difficulties to pupils with minor or temporary access difficulties.  You may work extensively on a one-to-one/ small group basis or within a class room setting.  You may work as part of a multi-agency team as well as closely with family and carers.

We pride ourselves on offering opportunities to develop skills and knowledge as well as encouraging that drive for excellence, as such ongoing CPD will be available.

Further information and application form are available on our website:
https://www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/vacancies/

Closing Date:       8th October 2025 (Midday)
Interview Date:   Week beginning 13th October 2025

This is an exciting time to join Caldew School. We have had a significant investment from the Story Group of companies that is enabling us to improve our facilities, provide high
quality professional development for our staff and give our students opportunities, experiences and support that will raise their aspirations and achievement.

This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.
Caldew School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An online search will be carried out for shortlisted candidates.   The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.  Our safeguarding policy can be found at https://www.caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/policies-other-key-documents/

Caldew School is an equal opportunities employer

Note:  References may be sought on receipt of applications