HLTA Level 4 / ECT

Prospero Teaching; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization in Knowsley seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to enhance the learning experience for students with special educational needs. This full-time, permanent role involves supporting teachers, managing behaviour, and promoting inclusion. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience working with SEND students. Pay ranges from £110 to £130 per day, term-time only.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEND students in a school or specialist setting.
• Knowledge of EHCP processes and SEND curriculum frameworks.
• Familiarity with positive behaviour support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering personalised learning programmes.
• Support students in learning life skills and personal development.
• Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Classroom management skills

Differentiation for diverse learning needs

Education

Relevant Level 3 or Level 4 Teaching Assistant qualification

ECT (Early Career Teacher)

Tools

AAC

Sensory resources

Assistive technologies

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant / ECT / Teaching Assistant Level 4

Prospero Teaching are working with a SEN School based in Knowsley with an Outstanding Ofsted report.

In an inviting environment you would play a key role in enhancing the learning experience for all students, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities. This role involves supporting teachers in delivering lessons, promoting inclusion, managing student behaviour, and contributing to the overall development and well-being of students.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering personalised learning programmes aligned with the EQUALS Curriculum, pathways, and individual EHCP outcomes.
• Support students in learning life skills, vocational skills, functional English and Maths, and personal development.
• Use inclusive and innovative strategies to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Facilitate the use of assisting technologies and sensory resources to aid student learning.
• Support teachers in preparing differentiated lesson plans and resources to meet students' individual needs.
• Assist in monitoring, recording, and evaluating student progress against SMART targets and EHCP outcomes.
• Contribute to baseline assessments and ongoing formative assessments under teacher supervision.
• Provide scaffolding and one-to-one support to ensure student engagement and progression.
• Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment that supports students' emotional well-being and social development.
• Encourage the development of independence, communication skills, and employability skills in students.
• Assist in implementing behaviour management strategies in line with the institution's policy, encouraging positive behaviours and emotional regulation.

Essential

• Relevant Level 3 or Level 4 Teaching Assistant qualification (or willingness to work towards one having a background in education/teaching is a MUST).
• ECT (Early Career Teacher).
• Experience working with SEND students in a school or specialist setting.
• Knowledge of EHCP processes and SEND curriculum frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to differentiate and adapt support for diverse learning needs.
• Familiarity with AAC, sensory resources, and assistive technologies.
• Classroom management and positive behaviour support skills.

Desirable

• Additional qualifications in SEND (e.g., Makaton, TEACCH, PECS).
• Experience supporting students transitioning into adulthood, including pathways to employment, independent living, and community access.

The Candidates must be available from November 2025. This role is term-time only. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent. Pay: From £110 to £130 per day (Experience depending). IND-SEN.