Job Introduction
Bradford Council is expanding the provision it makes for children and young people with SEND across Bradford District. We are seeking to recruit an exceptional, experienced Autism and SEMH HLTAs to support our children and young people within the Specialist Teaching and Support Service.
The successful HLTA would have:
- Experience of working within an educational setting with pupils with SEND particularly SEMH, with an age range of children appropriate to the role i.e. statutory school age.
- Experience of the EHCP process including supporting with the annual review process and planning activities to meet the needs and outcomes of children with an EHCP with the needs of communication and interaction including autism and/or SEMH.
- Experience of assessment, planning, preparation and delivering learning
- Experience of supporting and delivering interventions or programmes of work for pupils with ASD and/or SEMH
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check, and safer recruitment processes are followed for all vacancies, including relevant checks for shortlisted candidates.
Readvertised - Previous candidates need not apply.
Contact
If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Jill Hartley, Deputy Service Manager on email - Jill.Hartley@bardford.gov.uk
Closing Midday 31st May2026
Shortlisting: 01st June 2026
Interview :08th June 2026
An Enhanced DBS check will be sought for all appointees to this post.
Employee Offer
Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.
