Primary HLTA (SEND)

Overview

Primary HLTA (SEND) role based in Enfield. Permanent, full-time, term-time salary Band 5 (Outer London) ranging from £27,713 to £31,176, depending on experience.

Start date: September 2026 or October 2026. Closing date: Friday 28th August 2026. Interviews will take place in the first or second week of September. Applications may be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the advert may close earlier depending on the level of response.

Role Details

We are seeking an ambitious and committed Primary HLTA (SEND) to join our primary team. This is an ideal role for those passionate about supporting children to reach their potential and make excellent academic progress. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our mission to provide every child, regardless of background, with a great education and real choices in life.

Responsibilities

• Support children to reach their potential and achieve excellent academic progress as part of the primary team.
• Collaborate with teachers to support pupils with SEND during lessons and targeted activities.
• Contribute to an inclusive, high-quality learning environment and contribute to pupil progress.

Requirements

• Ambitious and committed Primary HLTA (SEND) with a passion for supporting children’s learning.
• Experience or understanding of supporting SEND students in a primary setting (as applicable).

Benefits

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – savings from over 3,000 major retailers.
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 for season tickets or bicycles.
• Gym discounts – up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential counselling, legal advice and support.

About Us

Ark John Keats was founded in 2013 with one class of reception children. We are now a fully fledged all-through school, running from nursery to year 13, with over 1,700 children. Our community is composed of supportive families who share our vision for high academic achievement and character development. Ark John Keats is part of Ark Schools, a network serving pupils from deprived communities with a focus on the six pillars of our approach.

How to Get to Us

Travelling by rail from central London: Our nearest overground station is Turkey Street. The station is a 10-minute walk from the school and connects to Seven Sisters, Stoke Newington and Hackney Downs on the way to Liverpool Street. National Rail services are also a 10-minute walk away and stop at Tottenham Hale and Hackney Downs before finishing at Liverpool Street.

Travelling by car: The school is accessible by car, with free on-site parking for staff and easy access from most of North East London within 30 minutes.

Diversity and Inclusion

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work. We strive to reflect diverse perspectives across our organisation to strengthen and improve outcomes.

Safeguarding

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees are required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings as part of safer recruitment. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment.

For more information about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please refer to our safeguarding policies.

Note

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. Early applications are encouraged.