HLTA in Specialist SEN School — Autism & Complex Needs

Totalwellnessacupuncture; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 1,538,000 - 1,893,000; Full time

Job summary

North West London Specialist SEN School is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join the team on a full-time basis. You will lead learning activities, deliver targeted interventions and support pupils with Autism and complex needs within a highly specialist setting.

You will work closely with teachers, therapists and senior leaders to deliver interventions, support EHCP outcomes and guide other TAs. A proactive, safeguarding-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a specialist SEN school or similar environment.
• Experience supporting pupils with autism and complex learning needs.
• Ability to lead learning activities and interventions independently.
• Strong understanding of EHCPs and personalised learning approaches.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality learning activities and targeted interventions across curriculum areas.
• Lead small-group and whole-class sessions in the absence of the class teacher when required.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil needs with planning support.
• Collaborate with staff to implement personalised learning programmes and EHCP targets.
• Promote communication, independence, and social development.

Skills

SEN experience

Lead learning

Communication

EHCP knowledge

Behaviour management

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent

Tools

AAC

Makaton

Job description

North West London Specialist SEN School is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join the team on a full-time basis. You will lead learning activities, deliver targeted interventions and support pupils with Autism and complex needs within a highly specialist setting.

You will work closely with teachers, therapists and senior leaders to deliver interventions, support EHCP outcomes and guide other TAs. A proactive, safeguarding-focused approach is essential.