Higher Level Teaching Assistant - SEN HLTA

Timeplan Education Group; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education Group is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support students with SEN at a specialist provision in Rochdale. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support across secondary and college sites, with a focus on ASC, ADHD and SEMH needs.

The ideal candidate will have HLTA or Level 3 TA qualification (desirable), strong behaviour management, and a patient, proactive approach. Competitive daily rates and long-term prospects available.

Qualifications

• Experience in specialist school or SEN setting preferred.
• Strong behaviour management and ability to support challenging behaviour.
• HLTA or Level 3 TA qualification desirable.
• Team Teach Level 2 training highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with additional learning needs.
• Support students with ASC, ADHD and SEMH.
• Lead learning activities and interventions where appropriate.
• Assist with classroom management and lesson delivery.
• Maintain a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.
• Collaborate with teaching and pastoral teams.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication

Patience

Team collaboration

Education

HLTA Level 3 TA qualification

Tools

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.

• 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.