Primary SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant

HLTA – SEN Primary School (Full Time)

Location: Salford
Start Date: May 2026
Contract: Full‑time, long‑term
Employer: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are seeking a proactive, enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a warm and supportive SEN Primary School in the Salford area. Pupils at the school present with a wide range of special educational needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech, Language & Communication Needs, Learning Difficulties, Global Developmental Delay, Sensory Processing needs, and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting learning, promoting independence, and helping create an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

About the Role

As a HLTA, you will play a crucial part in supporting teaching and learning across the school. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading small group interventions and 1:1 sessions to support academic, social, and emotional development.
• Delivering pre‑planned lessons in the teacher’s absence and supporting classroom teaching daily.
• Adapting activities and resources to meet a diverse range of SEN needs.
• Using communication systems such as visual timetables, PECS, Makaton (if applicable), and sensory supports.
• Implementing behaviour support strategies based on individual pupil plans.
• Supporting pupils with personal care routines where required.
• Monitoring pupil progress and contributing to reports and assessments.
• Helping to create a safe, stimulating, and engaging learning environment.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• HLTA status OR significant experience working at a higher‑level TA capacity.
• Experience working with children with SEN, ideally within a specialist or alternative provision.
• Strong understanding of autism, communication difficulties, sensory needs, or SEMH support.
• Confidence delivering learning activities independently and managing small groups.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt quickly to pupil needs.
• A patient, caring, and resilient approach with a genuine passion for SEN education.
• A Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through Teaching Personnel).

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay, based on your experience and HLTA responsibilities.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN consultant.
• Access to free and subsidised CPD, including Autism Awareness, De‑escalation, and Safeguarding.
• A welcoming partner school with excellent staff support and development opportunities.

How to Apply

If you’re a committed, child‑centred HLTA ready to make a meaningful impact in a specialist primary setting, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today through Teaching Personnel with your latest CV and secure your role for May 2026.

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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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