Specialist Therapy Assistants (HLTA)
£29,346 - £30,845 per year
- Do you have experience of supporting the delivery of interventions that help children and young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential?
- Are you skilled at building positive relationships with children, school staff and professionals to promote inclusion and participation?
Look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for four Specialist Therapy Assistants (HLTAs) to join our team here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
About the role
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will support children and young people with speech, language, communication, sensory and functional needs across a cluster of schools. You will work alongside Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Specialist Teachers and other specialist professionals to help schools build inclusive practice and improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND, under the supervision of an Experts at Hand Team Manager.
The role involves:
- Supporting the delivery of evidence informed interventions
- Assisting with screening and assessment activity
- Coaching and modelling effective strategies for school staff
- Helping educational settings develop inclusive learning environments.
You will work proactively with SENCOs and school leaders to embed sustainable approaches that promote participation, independence and inclusion.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a developing service that places children and young people at the centre of everything it does, helping them to thrive within their local communities and access the support they need to achieve their full potential.
This role is Term Time Only + 10 days.
We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience supporting children and young people with additional needs.
- Works well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Builds positive and trusting relationships with children, families and schools.
- Communicates clearly and confidently with a range of stakeholders.
- Is organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
- Is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people.
To learn more about the role and what we're looking for, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documents section.
Why join us?
At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we know that great people deliver great services. That's why we are committed to creating a workplace where employees are trusted, valued and supported.
In return, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance, including:
- A competitive salary of up to £30,845
- 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
- Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
- Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, access to online GP appointments, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
And that’s not all – you can also work flexibly where you can work part of your week at home.
Think this could be the right opportunity for you?
We'd love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Elisha Dyball - SEND Strategic Lead
Elisha.dyball@stockton.gov.uk
We expect to hold interviews on 17 Novermber 2026. If you are shortlisted, you will be notified via North East Jobs.
Please note that we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.
Important Applicant Guidance
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions): This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). Applicants are therefore required to disclose all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, including those which would normally be considered spent, subject to the filtering rules applicable under current legislation.
Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Council Principles: The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.
Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
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Salary range
- £29,346 - £30,845 per year