Higher Level Teaching Assistant - SEN HLTA

Timeplan Education Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education Group is recruiting for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils with special educational needs at a specialist site in Rochdale.

You will provide targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions across secondary and college provisions, with a focus on ASC, ADHD and SEMH needs, while maintaining a safe, structured environment and collaborating with teaching staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working in SEN settings or specialist provision.
• Strong behaviour management and ability to handle challenging behaviour.
• Experience supporting students with ASC, ADHD or SEMH.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for students with additional learning needs.
• Support students with ASC, ADHD, SEMH.
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies.
• Lead learning activities and interventions when appropriate.
• Promote positive relationships, independence and engagement.
• Support teachers with classroom management and lesson delivery.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication

Relationship building

Resilience

Inclusive education

Education

HLTA (Level 3 TA)

Team Teach Level 2 training

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - SEN HLTA

Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Salary: 100- 120 per day (depending on qualifications and experience)
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start Date: Immediate

Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or HLTA? Join a Specialist School in Rochdale!

Are you an experienced education professional with a passion for supporting young people with additional learning needs?

Do you have strong behaviour management skills and the confidence to support students who may present with challenging behaviour?

A specialist education provision in Rochdale, that supports students across both its secondary school and college sites, want to add dedicated and resilient Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) and SEN Teaching Assistant to their thriving team.

The provision supports young people with a range of Special Educational Needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced support staff looking to develop their career within specialist education.

The Role

Working across the secondary school and college provisions, you will provide tailored support through 1:1 interventions, small-group activities and classroom-based learning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students with additional learning needs.
• Supporting students with ASC, ADHD and SEMH.
• Implementing effective behaviour management strategies.
• Supporting students who may display challenging or dysregulated behaviour.
• Leading learning activities and interventions where appropriate.
• Promoting positive relationships, independence and engagement.
• Supporting teachers with classroom management and lesson delivery.
• Maintaining a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.
• Working collaboratively with teaching and pastoral teams.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working within a specialist school, SEN setting or alternative provision.
• Strong behaviour management skills and confidence supporting challenging behaviour.
• Experience supporting students with ASC, ADHD or SEMH.
• HLTA or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable).
• Team Teach Level 2 training (highly desirable).
• A patient, proactive, resilient and caring approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Why Apply?

• Opportunities across secondary and college provisions.
• Supportive specialist education environment.
• Competitive daily rates of 100- 125.
• Long-term, full-time opportunities.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives.

TimePlan Education Group Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two professional references.