MPI - HLTA

The Governing Body are looking to appoint an inspirational and self-motivated Teaching Assistant (TA) to this new and exciting position.  If you are a dynamic, committed, and inspirational TA who wants to make a difference to the lives and outcomes of Woodlane pupils we welcome your application. 

The position will include:

• Leading staff on the support for pupils with medical, personal and intimate health care needs across the whole school.
• Providing staff training, support and guidance to colleagues, in partnership with the Assistant Head, TA Leader and Senior TA, to ensure pupils with medical, personal and intimate health care needs attend well, display positive behaviour and social skills and develop resilience.
• Working in partnership with the Assistant Head, TA Leader and Senior TA to design and implement new ways of working to support pupils with medical, personal and intimate health care needs across the school.
• Working in partnership with the Assistant Head, TA Leader and Senior TA to ensure educational legislation requirements are met for pupils with medical, personal and intimate health care needs.
• Providing academic/ pastoral support for pupils with medical, personal and intimate health care needs both in and out of class.
• To provide ‘therapy’ sessions for named pupils, following the advice and guidance of support agencies e.g. Occupational Therapy.
• To coordinate TAs/Apprentices in the delivery of ‘therapy’ for medical, personal and intimate health care needs e.g. Physiotherapy.
• To coordinate TA/Apprentices in the delivery of intimate medical, personal and intimate health care needs e.g. medication/changing etc.
• To provide Teacher/TA cover where required.

Please see the job description for full details.

What we are seeking from our candidate:

• A champion and advocate for pupils with medical, personal and intimate health care needs.
• Someone who wishes to train for additional qualifications e.g. HLTA.
• An exceptional TA seeking progression.
• A talented and influential TA, committed to maintaining a culture dedicated to continuous improvement and collaborative working.
• An outstanding classroom support practitioner who can inspire and coach colleagues towards best practice and create innovative approaches to support, including the support of pupils with medical, personal and intimate health care needs.
• Someone who demonstrates a high level of resilience.
• Someone with a passion to develop and support colleagues to consistently outstanding practice.
• Someone who is able to effectively work in partnership with the Assistant Head, TA Leader and Senior TA

Please see personal specification for full details. 

 Outstanding apprentices are welcome to apply, however, if successful they must go on to complete their course in full. 

 Woodlane High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Staff and governors are committed to the safeguarding and child protection of our children. An enhanced DBS disclosure will therefore be required for successful candidates. We will also require verified references, photographic identification and any necessary overseas eligibility to work in the UK.

 You are strongly encouraged to visit.

For further information and an application pack please contact Brigid Simmons, School Business Manager via email admin@woodlane.lbhf.sch.uk   

We welcome applicants from existing HLTAs, aspiring TAs/Apprentices or colleagues from a care or medical background. 

Closing date: Tuesday 7th October 12pm

Shortlisting date: Wednesday 8th October

Interview date: Tuesday 14^th October 2025

Position to start November 2025.