Specialist HLTA| Fixed Term| Part-Time 32.5hrs| Term-Time
Job Description
Salary £32,061- £36,363 Per annum | Fixed Term 31/08/2028 | Part-Time - 32.5 hours per week Pro Rata| Term-Time
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
Specialist HLTA within the Inclusion Service| 2-year fixed-term contract.
Join Our Fun and Dynamic Team as a Specialist HLTA!
Lancashire County Council Specialist Teaching Service is seeking to appoint several (FTE part time will be considered) Specialist Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to join our Service for a two-year period. The Specialist Teaching Service is part of the Inclusion Service and comprises various specialist teaching teams, including three Early Years teams, one Qualified Teacher of the Deaf team (QToD), one Qualified Teacher of the Visually Impaired team (QTVI), and the Primary+ Team.
The team is a specialist peripatetic teaching service dedicated to supporting schools and settings across Lancashire in meeting the needs of children and young people (ages 4–19) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
The successful candidate will provide expert support to schools and settings in addressing the needs of children and young people with SEND. They will collaborate with teachers, schools, parents, and other agencies to enhance learning and achievement, working across various settings in Lancashire to ensure comprehensive support and intervention.
We are looking for a highly skilled professional with significant SEND experience, and an additional SEND qualification is desirable. The candidate should demonstrate experience in working with young people with SEND and possess strong skills, knowledge, and confidence to work effectively in partnership with various settings and age phases.
What You’ll Do:
Implement Specialist Advice: Provide expert support to children, young people, their families, schools, and other providers across the county.
Support Local Authority Duties: Contribute to the advice required for statutory duties related to SEND.
Collaborate Positively: Work professionally and positively with schools, teachers, teaching assistants, and staff.
Inspire Learning: Create engaging and inspiring learning opportunities that connect with children and young people.
Model Strategies: Develop and model strategies, routines, and resources to support children and staff.
Contribute to Support Plans: Help develop support plans for young people with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.
Engage with Stakeholders: Work with agencies, schools, parents, and carers to provide comprehensive support.
Monitor Progress: Use data to monitor progress and demonstrate the impact of interventions.
Share Expertise: Offer professional advice and support on the ‘assess, plan, do, review’ model and identify appropriate next steps.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a fun and dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact.
Enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment.
Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with SEND.
Work flexibly in a range of settings and locations.
If you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with SEND, bring your skills, enthusiasm, and passion to our team! Apply now and help us create a brighter future for children and young people across Lancashire.
If you have further questions then please contact Samuel Lord, Specialist Teaching Service Manager via email, [email protected], Samantha Hartley, Specialist Teaching Service Manager, [email protected] or Senior HLTA Lynne Harrison [email protected]
Application deadline: Monday 15th June 2026| Shortlisting: Thursday 18th June 2026| Interview: Thursday 25th June 2026
Start date: As soon as possible| End date: Two years from start date
We look forward to receiving your application.
This position is part time and term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro – rata basis
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'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.