Higher Level Teaching Assistant - SEN Special School Sector

inploi; Wigan; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Wigan is seeking an experienced HLTA SEN to support pupils with severe and complex autism. You will work with a committed team to enhance learning and contribute to a positive school environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong teaching skills and a collaborative attitude. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a focus on safeguarding. Salary is £24,519 - £27,352 per annum.

Benefits

Continued professional development

Supportive staff team

Work with engaging pupils

Qualifications

• Proven track record with pupils with severe and complex autism.
• Ability to lead whole class lessons in a specialist environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with pupils with severe and complex autism.
• Implement teaching and assessment strategies.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Experience in a Specialist Provision

Knowledge of teaching strategies for severe autism

Ability to use technology in learning

Collaborative teamwork

Interest in outdoor learning

Job description

Overview

Rowan Tree Primary School

Green Hall Close

Atherton

M46 9HP

Salary: Grade 7, £24,519 - £27,352 per annum.

32.5 hours per week, term time working 39 weeks per year

Rowan Tree Primary requires 1 x HLTA SEN who has a substantial and proven track record of working with pupils with severe and complex autism within a large specialist provision setting.

The governors are seeking to appoint an excellent, enthusiastic and committed HLTA SEN to join our highly successful school and motivated staff team.

Rowan Tree is a specialist primary school for pupils with severe and complex needs (4-11 years). The school was graded outstanding by OFSTED in March 2024 and was recognised as an accredited provider for pupils with Autism by the National Autistic Society during the spring term 2021. The whole school team are committed to continually building on these successes.

Responsibilities

• Excellent HLTA SEN with experience of working in a Specialist Provision.
• Energetic practitioners with knowledge skills and understanding of a range of teaching, learning and assessment strategies to make a positive impact on the progress of pupils with severe and complex autism and severe learning difficulties.
• HLTA SEN skilled in the use of technology and digital media to enable pupils to demonstrate their learning.
• Highly motivated, innovative people with enthusiasm and commitment
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• An interest in play and learning outside of the classroom.
• A positive and solution focused attitude.
• Excellent HLTA SEN with experience of leading whole class lessons in a specialist provision.

Benefits

• Working with lively, motivated, engaging pupils
• Working with a strong committed staff team
• Excellent teaching support and leadership
• Continued professional development.

Rowan Tree Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of all pupils. Successful candidates will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check and be required to sign themselves up to the DBS update service as an ongoing requirement of employment.

A visit to the school can be made by arrangement. Please contact Louise Curran [e-mail]

You will also need to bring original copies of your qualifications and proof of ID such as Photo Driving Licence or an in-date Passport preferably both. If you are not a British Citizen, please bring proof of your right to work in the UK.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Website: http://www.rowantree.wigan.sch.uk/

Dates

Shortlisting: Monday 13th October 2025

Interview Date: Monday 20th October 2025

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

Application Links

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• Job Description and Person Specification
• Safeguarding Child Protection and Early Help Policy
• Privacy Notice
• Childcare Disqualification Requirements Staff Suitability Declaration Form
• DBS Policy Statement Schools
• Childcare Disqualification Requirements
• Guidance for Safer Work Practices

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