Higher Level Teaching Assistant

SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
SEN Schools across Manchester | Full-Time Opportunities | Immediate & Ongoing Starts

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career? Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to support pupils across specialist SEN schools in the Manchester area. These settings cater for students with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), speech and language needs, sensory processing difficulties, and complex behavioural needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for passionate education professionals who are committed to helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

The Role

As an SEN HLTA, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and support staff to deliver engaging learning experiences whilst promoting pupil progress, independence, and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons and interventions across a range of subjects in the absence of the class teacher.
• Support pupils with a variety of SEN, adapting activities to meet individual learning needs.
• Lead small-group and 1:1 intervention focused on academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Manage classroom behaviour using positive behaviour support strategies.
• Support the development and implementation of EHCP targets.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers, and external professionals.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience working within SEN or alternative provision settings.
• HLTA qualification or substantial experience in a similar role.
• Confident leading groups and delivering learning activities independently.
• Strong understanding of SEN and safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable approach to supporting learners.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Full-time availability preferred.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel offers:

• Full-time and long-term opportunities across SEN schools throughout Manchester.
• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE with no umbrella company deductions.
• Immediate and ongoing vacancies to suit your availability.
• Access to free and discounted CPD courses, including Autism Awareness, Team Teach, Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, and Mental Health training.
• Dedicated support from a specialist SEN recruitment consultant.
• Opportunity to gain experience across a variety of specialist educational settings.
• Potential pathways into permanent school-based positions.
• Flexible opportunities to support your long-term career goals within education.

Apply Today

If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Manchester, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with Teaching Personnel and help make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and referencing checks in line with safer recruitment procedures.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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