Higher Level Teaching Assistant - SEND & Specialist Support

Aspire People; Peacehaven; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Aspire People is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support primary pupils with SEND in Manchester and surrounding areas. The role focuses on leading structured sessions, adapting learning, and coordinating classroom support to build independence and positive behaviours.

Applicants should have a recognised HLTA qualification (or equivalent) and recent UK school experience, with practical SEND exposure and strong communication and safeguarding awareness.

Formación

• HLTA qualification or equivalent with appropriate responsibilities
• UK-based school experience within the last two years
• Practical SEND experience and ability to lead activities and coordinate support
• Strong communication, organisation and safeguarding awareness

Responsabilidades

• Lead structured learning sessions and targeted interventions
• Coordinate classroom support and daily routines
• Adapt activities to individual needs and promote engagement
• Support teachers, SENCOs and support staff
• Assist with personal care where required
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour

Conocimientos

HLTA qualification

UK school experience

SEND experience

Activity leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

Descripción del empleo

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - SEND & Specialist Support

Manchester & Surrounding Areas | November 2026 Onwards | Specialist Support Opportunities | Aspire People

Aspire People are seeking experienced and qualified higher-level support practitioners to work with primary schools supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can combine strong practical SEND experience with the ability to lead activities, adapt learning and support other members of the classroom team.

The Role

• Leading structured learning sessions and targeted interventions
• Supporting pupils with autism, communication needs and developmental delays
• Adapting activities to suit individual abilities
• Encouraging engagement, communication and independence
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Helping coordinate classroom support and daily routines
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and support staff
• Supporting personal care where required

Essential Requirements

• A recognised HLTA qualification or equivalent relevant qualification and experience appropriate to the responsibilities
• Relevant UK-based school experience within the last two years
• Practical experience supporting pupils with SEND
• Experience leading activities, groups or coordinating support
• Strong communication, organisation and safeguarding awareness

Experience in specialist provisions, autism support or complex-needs settings is desirable.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.