HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT – ASD - Permanent
Caldew School
Cumbria
- Expired
- Salary:
- £23369 - £23760 pa including holiday pay (Role Profile PCD 8)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2025
- Apply by:
- 6 June 2025
Job overview
We are looking for a dedicated HTLA to support the learning of our SEND students and specialising in working with students with ASD, both in and out of the classroom. Caldew is a resourced provision for Autism and the HLTA appointed will be key in advising teachers and support staff on best practice and bespoke strategies for individual students.
Students supported by the SEND department demonstrate a wide range of learning difficulties including ASD and 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 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.
Closing date: Friday 6th June, midday
Interviews: Week beginning 9th June
This is an exciting time to join Caldew School. We have had a significant investment from the Cumberland Support Trust 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
NB: References may be sought on receipt of application
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About Caldew School
Caldew School is a popular, rural 11-18 mixed comprehensive school situated south of the city of Carlisle with a catchment area that extends to the fringe of the Lake District. We have 1000 pupils on roll including Sixth Form.
We have a good and improving track record of achievement at all examination levels, good resources and facilities and a rich programme of visits and extra-curricular activities.
Our Ofsted inspection in June 2022 graded Caldew as ‘good. However, we are not complacent and we know that there are areas where we need to do better.
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.
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