Additional Needs Coordinator with Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Required Mid-October/November 2026| Term time including INSET days
8.15am to 4.15pm including unpaid lunch time of 30 minutes

Rate of pay – NJC Scale 5 SCP point range 12-17 £29,542 - £32,046 plus London Fringe Allowance of £1,142
(e.g. pro-rata salary £26,719 - £28,900 depending on experience, includes London Weighting)

Some flexibility in hours/days may be possible

Herschel Grammar School is a mixed, selective school graded ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. We are seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible HLTA to coordinate aspects of our SEND provision and support an existing EHCP pupil with visual impairment in Year 10.  TA’s also support the wider SEND cohort.

The post holder will be responsible for coordinating and providing support to SEND pupils inside and outside the classroom and will work within our small but dynamic SEND team. The appointment will be subject to a clear DBS search.

In return we can offer you a competitive salary and a friendly and supportive working environment. You have the option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme in which the employee pays 5.8% and the employer contributes a further 20.6%.

Information on this post and an application form (CVs will not be considered) can be downloaded below. Completed application forms should be emailed to hpa@herschel.slough.sch.uk  

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. NOR 1098 including 313 in sixth form.

Closing date for applications: Monday 2 November 2026.

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date for an exceptional candidate.

The Schelwood Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  
An enhanced DBS is required for this post.  CVs are not acceptable.