HLTA - Secondary PRU

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in Chorlton. This role offers the chance to make a real impact on students' lives, particularly those with special educational needs. You will deliver essential interventions, work closely with students aged 11-16, and help create an engaging learning environment. With exceptional training and ongoing support, this position is ideal for those aspiring to advance their careers in education or pursue a PGCE. If you're enthusiastic about making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree educated with a good classification in English.
• High grades in English & Maths at GCSE level required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted SEND learning interventions.
• Build connections with young people and act as a mentor.

Skills

Experience in delivering interventions

Mentoring and role modeling

Strong communication skills

Understanding of SEND

Education

Degree in English

High grades in English & Maths at GCSE

A level in English Literature or Language

Job description

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HLTA (or equivalent)

ASAP
Full time

We are working exclusively with a specialist Secondary school in Chorlton who are looking for someone to join their team as a HLTA; higher level teaching assistant.

The school is seeking an enthusiastic support staff member to join their team. The department is very strong, and successful candidates will receive exceptional training to support them in their role. They are looking for professionals with some experience in supporting children and a genuine desire to help staff deliver exceptional learning experiences for pupils.

You need experience in delivering interventions such as speech and language, reading, etc. There is an emphasis on delivering targeted SEND learning interventions, supporting intervention at universal, targeted groups, and individual levels.

You will also be expected to work 1-1 with students who have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, as well as leading small group sessions. The school caters to pupils with educational plans to receive education in a specialist setting due to their learning needs.

The pupils are aged 11-16 years old (KS3/4), all with EHCP plans and additional needs.

Your role is to build connections with the young people, acting as a mentor and role model to overcome barriers in the classroom. The role entails forging strong relationships with pupils.

This position would suit someone looking to pursue a career in education, embark on a PGCE, or someone with recent experience working as a tutor/intervention lead. The role will start as soon as possible and, if successful, will continue for the rest of the current academic year.

• Chorlton
• Position – Higher Level Teaching Assistant (or equivalent)
• Type of work – HLTA
• Start date – ASAP
• Likely Duration – ongoing
• Contract type – Temp to Perm
• Full time
• Minimum rate of pay – GBP 120 per day
• Hours – 8:30 am – 4 pm, Monday to Friday

Experience, Training, and Qualifications

• Degree educated with a good classification, in English
• High grades in English & Maths at GCSE level
• A level in English Literature or Language
• Previous experience working with young people (referencable) desirable but not essential
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (training can be provided)
• Up-to-date Prevent awareness training issued in the last 3 years (training can be provided)

Eligibility through Prospero Teaching

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced DBS registered on the update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide professional references covering the last 2 years