HLTA - Inclusion Base / Specialist Provision

Aspire People; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Competitive daily rate

Term-time only

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join an inclusive primary school in North Manchester, supporting pupils within a specialist Inclusion Base.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HLTA who is confident taking responsibility for a provision and working closely with a lead teacher to create engaging learning opportunities for pupils with additional needs.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent higher-level education required.
• Experience in a primary school setting is essential.
• Experience with SEND is highly desirable.
• Calm, nurturing and consistent approach with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day responsibility for the Inclusion Base.
• Lead and support the provision team.
• Plan and deliver engaging sessions for small groups.
• Support pupils with SEND and communication needs.
• Help pupils develop confidence, engagement and independence.
• Support phonics, reading and wider curriculum activities.
• Adapt learning to meet individual pupil needs.
• Monitor and celebrate pupil progress.
• Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Work with the lead teacher, SENCO and school team.
• Develop the learning environment and resources.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Behaviour management

Phonics support

SEND experience

Education

HLTA qualification

Equivalent higher-level qualification

Job description

HLTA - Inclusion Base / Specialist Provision

North Manchester | Full-Time | Term-Time Only | Long-Term Opportunity | Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join an inclusive primary school in North Manchester, supporting pupils within a specialist Inclusion Base.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HLTA who is confident taking responsibility for a provision and working closely with a lead teacher to create engaging learning opportunities for pupils with additional needs.

The Role:

• Taking day-to-day responsibility for the Inclusion Base
• Leading and supporting the team working within the provision
• Planning and delivering engaging sessions for a small group of pupils
• Supporting pupils with SEND and communication needs
• Helping pupils develop confidence, engagement and independence
• Supporting phonics, reading and wider curriculum activities
• Adapting learning and activities to meet individual pupil needs
• Monitoring and celebrating pupil progress
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Working closely with the lead teacher, SENCO and wider school team
• Helping develop the learning environment and resources

The Ideal Candidate:

• Holds an HLTA qualification or equivalent higher-level education qualification
• Experienced working within a primary school setting
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is highly desirable
• Experience with autism, communication needs or specialist provision would be beneficial
• Confident leading other staff and taking responsibility for a provision
• Strong understanding of child development and learning
• Calm, nurturing and consistent approach
• Able to use initiative and work independently

ECTs or suitably qualified education professionals with an equivalent level of qualification and the right experience may also be considered.

The Opportunity:

• 37.5 hours per week
• Term-time only
• Long-term position through Aspire People
• Potential for a permanent contract after 12 weeks for the right candidate, subject to both the school and candidate being happy with the placement
• Competitive daily rate
• Dedicated consultant support

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