Job description
Salary Grade 7, based on a 37-hour working week, term time only plus INSET days
Adelaide Heath Academy is a special school for pupils aged between 8-18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs based in Knutsford. We are looking to recruit an HLTA who is committed to improving the outcomes and life chances of young people with complex special educational needs, and who have the ability to inspire pupils to achieve their full potential. Must be able to build positive relationships and manage pupils’ behaviour effectively within a classroom environment. An ability to be proactive, resourceful and energetic is essential.
We work hard to ensure that all pupils with whom we work feel valued and respected. We provide the support they need to learn and prepare to be active British citizens who contribute to society.
The ideal candidate will be dynamic and flexible and have the experience and ability to motivate pupils to achieve their maximum potential. There will be occasions when staff will be required to transport pupils, therefore the candidate should have a full driving licence to drive the school vehicle. The successful candidate must hold a full UK driving license and will be required to transport pupils.
In return we can offer you a very supportive and dedicated team; excellent working conditions; entry to an occupational pension scheme and commitment to professional development.
Manor Hall Academy Trust places the highest priority on the safeguarding of children. Any appointments within the Trust will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure being obtained from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further details about DBS can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service/about.
You will find our policies (including Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Disclosure of a Criminal Conviction) here - Adelaide Heath Academy - School Policies
By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2026/27.
Interested candidate are encouraged to visit the school, visits can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01565 746946.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Adelaide Heath Academy
Academy special sponsor led · Ages 8–18
- Pupils
- 87
- Avg teacher salary
- £45,040
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 9.5:1
- Academy trust
- MANOR HALL ACADEMY TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 8PA
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- Salary
- £26,796.00 - £30,075.00 Annually (FTE) Term Time only
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 19 October 2026
- Closing date
- 1 November 2026
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