Higher Level Teaching Assistant - SENDCo Support and Inclusion & Behaviour Co-ordinator

SENDCo Support and Inclusion & Behaviour Co-ordinator (HLTA)

Grade: 7 (£24,539 - £27,280 actual annual salary)
Contract: Permanent

Hours: 32 hours per week / 39 weeks per annum
Start Date: January 2027

Closing Date: Thursday 26th November 2026

Join a School Where Pupils Flourish

Amblecote Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated SENDCo Support and Inclusion & Behaviour Co-ordinator (HLTA) to join our successful and nurturing school community.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HLTA, or a practitioner with equivalent experience, who is passionate about inclusion and committed to ensuring every child receives the support they need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Working closely with our SENDCo, Senior Leadership Team, staff, pupils and families, you will play a key role in supporting children with SEND, championing inclusive practice and promoting positive behaviour across the school. You will combine higher-level teaching responsibilities with a specialist focus on SEND, inclusion and behaviour, helping to remove barriers to learning and improve outcomes for all pupils.

At Amblecote Primary School, we are incredibly proud of our recent Ofsted inspection (May 2026), which recognised the many strengths of our school. Inspectors described Amblecote as a place where “Pupils flourish", highlighting our inclusive culture, ambitious curriculum, strong behaviour and attendance, and the excellent pastoral support provided for every child. The report recognised that pupils feel “included, valued and listened to" and praised the warm relationships and strong sense of community that underpin success throughout the school.

About the Role

The successful candidate will:

• Support the SENDCo in the implementation, monitoring and development of SEND provision across the school.
• Lead and deliver targeted interventions to support pupils with SEND, SEMH and additional needs.
• Champion inclusive practice and support the development of positive behaviour strategies across the school.
• Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities for individuals, groups and whole classes.
• Provide whole class cover during teacher PPA time, leadership release and short-term absence.
• Assess, monitor, record and report on pupil progress and achievement.
• Support teachers in adapting learning and implementing reasonable adjustments for pupils with SEND.
• Develop positive relationships with pupils and act as a key adult for vulnerable learners.
• Work collaboratively with families and external agencies to support positive outcomes for children.
• Model effective practice and provide guidance and support to colleagues.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including educational visits, school events and enrichment opportunities.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Has HLTA Status or equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to undertake whole-class teaching, assessment, planning and intervention delivery.
• Has experience of supporting pupils with SEND, including social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Has experience of delivering effective intervention programmes.
• Has a strong understanding of inclusive classroom practice and positive behaviour support.
• Can build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Is confident supporting staff and modelling effective strategies for inclusion and behaviour.
• Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Is committed to ensuring that every child feels included, valued and able to succeed.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

We Can Offer:

• A school where children are happy, confident and eager to learn.
• Friendly, caring and motivated pupils who embody our values.
• A welcoming and highly supportive staff team.
• Strong and approachable leadership.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development.
• A vibrant and inclusive school community where everyone is valued.
• The opportunity to work in a school recognised by Ofsted for its nurturing ethos, ambitious curriculum and commitment to helping every child flourish.

Come and be part of a school where children flourish, staff are valued and every day makes a difference.

Please visit our website, https://amblecote.sch.life/ to gain a valuable insight into our school community, curriculum, values and the opportunities we provide for our pupils.

Recruitment Process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a lesson observation and task on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

Following this, candidates who are successful at the lesson observation stage will be invited to attend a formal interview on Wednesday 2nd December 2026.

Further details will be provided to shortlisted applicants.

We Warmly Welcome Visits to the School

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit our school and see first-hand the warm, inclusive and nurturing environment that makes Amblecote such a special place to work.

Tours with our Headteacher, Mrs Cook and SENDCo, Mrs Dunckley will take place on:

• Wednesday 18th November 2026 at 4.15pm
• Thursday 19th November 2026 at 1.30pm

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01384 906535 or email Mrs Lisa Hall, School Business Manager, at lhall@amblecote.dudley.sch.uk.

We reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised date if a large number of applications have been received.

Safeguarding

Amblecote Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all relevant pre-employment checks.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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