Part Time Specialist Learning Support Assistant (HLTA) – Maths

Salary: Band 5 £29,991 - £32,671 pa FTE, £13,339 – 14,531pa Actual

Working Hours: 19.5 hours (3 days) per week – Term Time Only

Closing Date: 08/02/26

Interviews: w/c 23/02/26

Starting Date: Easter 2026

 

Can you make the difference to the lives of our students?  Do you like to be challenged?   Are you solution focused?

Do you want to be part of our SEMH school?

This could be the job for you.

West Heath School is a challenging place to work, but our dedicated staff rebuild lives through education. Teaching respect, encouraging responsibility, building relationships, and developing resilience in our students is an integral part of the role. Our committed, dynamic, and resourceful staff find working at West Heath School rewarding. We are currently on an exciting journey to be registered as a therapeutic community and welcome staff who follow this ethos.

If you would like to be part of our journey to support students’ lives, we are looking for a Specialist Learning Support Assistant in Literacy to join our team. You will be working to inspire our students love of learning through a hands on and creative approach to teaching.

Due to the nature of the role the ideal applicant must hold, a level 3 qualification in teaching and Learning, or other relevant qualification with a background in Maths. Experience of working in a SEND environment or with SEND students would also be advantageous.

As a school we are proud to promote the development of life skills and social development as equal to academic achievement. West Heath School works towards the end goal of helping students re-integrate into mainstream learning and preparation for adulthood.

Please complete and submit the Equality and Diversity Form alongside your Application Form.

Working at West Heath School involves close and unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups including children and as such is a regulated activity. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post (including an Enhanced DBS check. Management positions will require a 128 Check.)