HLTA - SEND & Autism Support

Aspire People; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is working with an inclusive primary school in North Manchester, seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support pupils within their Inclusion Base.

The role focuses on autism and communication needs, with responsibilities to plan and deliver engaging sessions, support early learning, phonics, and behaviour, while collaborating with the teaching staff to monitor progress and development.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent higher-level qualification.
• Strong experience working with children in a primary setting.
• SEND experience, particularly autism, is highly desirable.
• Experience within EYFS, specialist settings or alternative provision would be beneficial.
• Strong understanding of child development.
• Nurturing, patient and consistent approach.
• Confident building strong relationships with pupils who may have communication difficulties.
• Able to lead by example and work collaboratively with teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Leading day-to-day provision within the Inclusion Base
• Supporting pupils with autism and communication needs
• Planning and delivering practical, engaging learning sessions
• Supporting early communication and foundational learning
• Delivering phonics and reading activities where appropriate
• Adapting activities around individual pupil needs
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Understanding behaviour as a form of communication
• Working alongside the lead teacher to develop provision
• Supporting and guiding other members of the team
• Monitoring pupil progress and development
• Supporting personal care and toileting where required

Skills

Primary experience

SEND experience

Autism

Child development

Nurturing approach

Communication support

Lead by example

Team collaboration

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent

Job description

HLTA - SEND & Autism Support

North Manchester | Full-Time | Long-Term to Permanent | Aspire People

Aspire People are working with an inclusive primary school in North Manchester who are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support pupils within their Inclusion Base.

The provision supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including children with autism who are developing their communication, engagement and foundational learning skills.

This role would suit an experienced HLTA who is passionate about SEND and wants to play a key role in creating a nurturing and supportive environment for pupils who require a different approach to learning.

The Role:

• Leading day-to-day provision within the Inclusion Base
• Supporting pupils with autism and communication needs
• Planning and delivering practical, engaging learning sessions
• Supporting early communication and foundational learning
• Delivering phonics and reading activities where appropriate
• Adapting activities around individual pupil needs
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Understanding behaviour as a form of communication
• Working alongside the lead teacher to develop provision
• Supporting and guiding other members of the team
• Monitoring pupil progress and development
• Supporting personal care and toileting where required

The Ideal Candidate:

• HLTA qualification or equivalent higher-level qualification
• Strong experience working with children in a primary setting
• SEND experience, particularly autism, is highly desirable
• Experience within EYFS, specialist settings or alternative provision would be beneficial
• Strong understanding of child development
• Nurturing, patient and consistent approach
• Confident building strong relationships with pupils who may have communication difficulties
• Able to lead by example and work collaboratively with teaching staff

The school may also consider an ECT or suitably qualified candidate with an equivalent level of qualification who is looking to develop their experience within specialist SEND provision.

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