HLTA with SEN

Higher Level Teaching Assistant with SEN (HLTA)

Location: Wirral

Position: HLTA with SEN

Contract Type: Temporary Full-Time

Start Date: November 2025

Salary: £100 - £110  (Based on experience and pay scale)

About the role and school

Are you a HLTA looking to join a vibrant school in the Wirral who is passionate and experienced in supporting students and covering planned or immediate absences?

Teaching Personnel are looking to recruit a HLTA who is looking for full time role in a mainstream secondary school.  The ideal candidate would be required plan, prepare and deliver learning activities with individual pupils, groups and sometimes whole classes and also assess and report on pupils progress.

Key responsibilities

• Demonstrate that you meet the 33 HLTA professional standards
• Assist the class teacher in implementing tailored learning plans and strategies in order to benefit the students.
• Provide general cover to lessons when needed, therefore have basic literacy and maths skills.
• Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment whilst supporting students with their academic, social and emotional development.
• Assist with personal care, mobility needs and also help those with SEN needs.
• Monitor and record student progress and provide feedback to the teaching team.

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS cleared & uploaded to the update service (or willingness to apply)
• Full right to work within the UK.
• Experience as a HLTA and have relevant qualifications for this role.
• Experience working with children with special educational needs and those who need extra support.
• Patience, empathy and a proactive approach to supporting those with SEN.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Professional development opportunities whilst working in a supportive and collaborative working environment in vibrant schools in Merseyside.
• The opportunity to make a significant impact of students’ lives and being a pivotal part of helping SEN pupils reaching their full potential.

How to Apply:  

If you are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant role and you have the experience to make a difference by supporting students closely, then please apply below with an up-to-date CV and a cover letter with relevant qualifications and experience.

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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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