HLTA

Flexzo Teach; Salford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexzo Teach is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join an independent special school in Broughton, Salford. This opportunity suits an experienced education professional aiming to make a positive impact within a specialist setting.

The school supports pupils aged 11–16 with SEND/SEMH, autism, ADHD and learning difficulties. You will help create engaging, inclusive learning experiences and develop pupils' confidence, independence and engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people within an educational environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach to supporting learning.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people and colleagues.
• Understanding of SEND, SEMH and inclusive education.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of engaging and inclusive educational activities appropriate to pupils' individual needs.
• Help create a positive, structured and supportive learning environment.
• Support pupils with SEND and SEMH needs to develop confidence, independence and positive attitudes towards education.
• Build strong and consistent relationships with pupils, encouraging engagement and participation.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff to support individual learning and development.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and effective communication.
• Help maintain a safe and inclusive environment where pupils feel supported and valued.
• Contribute to the wider school community and uphold safeguarding expectations.

Skills

Experience in education

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

SEND/SEMH knowledge

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

Flexzo Teach is recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join an independent special school based in Broughton, Salford.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced education professional looking to make a positive impact within a specialist educational setting.

The school supports pupils aged 11–16 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, autism, ADHD and learning difficulties.

Working within a supportive school environment, the successful candidate will help create positive learning experiences for young people who benefit from additional support and individualised approaches to education.

The school is seeking someone who is patient, adaptable and passionate about helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and engagement with learning.

This opportunity may appeal to experienced Teaching Assistants and education practitioners looking to further develop their careers within specialist education.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of engaging and inclusive educational activities appropriate to pupils' individual needs.
• Help create a positive, structured and supportive learning environment.
• Support pupils with SEND and SEMH needs to develop confidence, independence and positive attitudes towards education.
• Build strong and consistent relationships with pupils, encouraging engagement and participation.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff to support individual learning and development.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and effective communication.
• Help maintain a safe and inclusive environment where pupils feel supported and valued.
• Contribute to the wider school community and uphold safeguarding expectations.

Requirements

The school is looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience supporting children or young people within an educational environment.
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with special educational needs.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach to supporting learning.
• The ability to build positive relationships with young people and colleagues.
• An understanding of SEND, SEMH and inclusive education.
• Confidence working within a specialist school environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.

What We Offer

• A permanent opportunity within a specialist educational setting.
• The chance to support young people with a diverse range of educational needs.
• A rewarding role helping pupils build confidence, independence and engagement with learning.
• The opportunity to work as part of a school team focused on supporting individual pupil development.
• Salary and working arrangements to be confirmed.