HLTA - Lead Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Term-time schedule

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to take on a lead role within an Inclusion Base at a welcoming primary school in North Manchester.

This opportunity is for an experienced HLTA or suitably qualified education professional who is seeking a role with genuine responsibility and potential for permanent progression, working as part of a supportive Inclusion Base team to drive high-quality provision for pupils with additional needs.

Qualifications

• Qualified HLTA or higher-level qualification
• Strong experience in a primary school environment
• SEND experience is highly desirable
• Experience leading a team of teaching assistants would be advantageous
• Confident in supporting pupils with autism and communication needs

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for day-to-day running of the Inclusion Base
• Lead and support the TA team within the room
• Plan and deliver high-quality sessions and activities
• Support pupils with SEND, autism and communication needs
• Help pupils develop engagement, independence and communication
• Support phonics, reading and wider curriculum learning
• Work with the teacher to adapt learning and provision
• Monitor and record pupil progress
• Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Create a safe, nurturing and engaging environment
• Assist with personal care where required
• Contribute to development of specialist provision

Skills

HLTA qualification

Lead role experience

Primary school experience

SEND experience

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent

Job description

HLTA - Lead Teaching Assistant
North Manchester Full-Time Term-Time Only Potential Permanent Contract Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to take on a lead role within an Inclusion Base at a welcoming primary school in North Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HLTA or suitably qualified education professional who is looking for a role with genuine responsibility and the potential to move into a permanent position.

You will become a consistent member of the Inclusion Base team, helping to lead the provision and supporting a small group of pupils with additional needs.

The Role

• Taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Inclusion Base


• Leading and supporting the TA team within the room


• Planning and delivering high-quality sessions and activities


• Supporting pupils with SEND, autism and communication needs


• Helping pupils develop engagement, independence and communication


• Supporting phonics, reading and wider curriculum learning


• Working closely with the teacher to adapt learning and provision


• Monitoring and recording pupil progress


• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation


• Creating a safe, nurturing and engaging environment


• Supporting pupils with personal care where required


• Contributing to the development of specialist provision

We Are Looking For

• A qualified HLTA or candidate with an equivalent higher-level qualification


• Strong experience within a primary school environment


• SEND experience is highly desirable


• Experience with autism, EYFS or specialist settings would be advantageous


• Confident leading a team and taking responsibility


• Strong knowledge of child development and learning


• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills


• Calm, proactive and nurturing approach


• Someone who can use initiative and bring ideas to the development of the provision

ECTs with an equivalent level of qualification and relevant experience may also be considered, particularly those looking to develop their SEND and specialist provision experience.

The Opportunity

• 37.5 hours per week


• Term-time only


• Long-term role through Aspire People


• Potential to be offered a permanent school contract after 12 weeks if both the candidate and school are happy with the placement


• Competitive rates of pay


• Dedicated consultant support

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to combine classroom experience with leadership responsibility while developing their specialist SEND knowledge.

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.