Permanent
Full time (37 hours per week), Term time + 2 weeks (40 weeks total per year)
Grade 6 – Actual pay £28,284 – £29,729 (scale point negotiable, dependant on experience and can be discussed at interview)
We are looking to appoint a knowledgeable and multi-skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our SEND department. Experience in supporting children with ASD/ADHD and / or Speech and Language development is of particular interest. We are looking for someone with experience and a deep understanding of neuro divergent children and with Inclusion at the heart of all they do.
We are seeking someone who enjoys working in a fully inclusive school and shares the school’s vision of making a real difference to the lives of our children through equality of opportunity, raising aspirations and inclusion for all. The successful candidate will have a high level of professionalism and commitment to children, parents and school.
Experience in supporting pupils across a range of curriculum subjects is preferable, as is experience of running interventions and managing communication with parents / carers and other professionals where required.
St Gregory’s has once again been judged as a ‘Good’ school in our inspection of July 2024 with an Outstanding Catholic life judgement (Section 48). Both reports can be viewed by clicking this link: https://www.stgregoryshigh.com/about-us/ofsted
St. Gregory’s is proud to be one of the highest performing schools in both Warrington and the Liverpool Archdiocese area and as such we are oversubscribed with a waiting list to join our school community.
Our Ofsted report noted “Pupils at St Gregory’s are happy, confident and welcoming to visitors. They like each other. There is a strong sense of community across the school. This reflects the school vision, ‘One family inspired to learn’. One pupil said: ‘We are cared about as individuals but, because everyone cares, that makes us all one.”
The successful candidate will join a passionate and successful SEND and pastoral team to work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction/instruction of teaching &/or senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs and enabling access to learning for all pupils.
You will provide assistance and support in classroom management, behaviour techniques and provide specialist support in a specific curricular/resource area depending on your areas of experience.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a top performing school which is expanding and completing a period of growth due to our sustained success.
The Job Description and CES Support Staff Application Form are available from the school website.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.
Online checks of shortlisted candidates may be obtained which forms part of our Safer Recruitment procedures and KCSIE Guidance.
Please return a completed CES Support Staff application form to recruitment@stgregoryshigh.com
Only CES application forms will be accepted.
Application deadline: Wednesday 29th April 2026 at 8am
Shortlisting and notification of interview: Wednesday 29th April 2026 (pm)
Interview date: w/c 5th May 2026
Strategic SENDCo & Inclusion Lead
Salary: L12-L14 £67,898 - £71,330
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Start date: 1st September 2026
Apply by: 9am on the 30th April 2026
Interviews: w/c 6th May 2026
Job overview
This is an exciting new role for the St Gregory’s community as we seek to continue to grow strategically, to develop Inclusion practices and to be the school choice for many families seeking effective SEND support for their children and to be part of a highly Inclusive environment.
It is the perfect role for someone who has a passion and dedication for children with SEND and Inclusion at the heart of their motivation. This is a strategic role that will provide the post holder with an opportunity to help shape the direction of the school as we enter a new era built upon solid foundations and success but with further potential to be realised.
The role requires a candidate who is resilient and possesses confidence with decision making that is right for children whilst being open minded about innovation, research, new practices and the views of others.
The post holder must be highly organised and lead teams of dedicated staff who are willing participants in supporting the needs of our young people. You will be joining a team of staff who are open to new ideas and keen to take our provision forwards.
There is no teaching load for the post holder to undertake in this role but we do expect the post holder to be a qualified SENDCo and teacher. Non-teaching applicants will be considered depending on experience and track record in high quality SEND leadership.
For specific details about this position, please see the attached application pack which includes the headteacher's welcome, job introduction, job description and how to apply.