HLTA: SEND Support & Interventions (Bolton)

Teaching Personnel; Royton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Long-term role

Professional development

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Bolton, Greater Manchester, is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their dedicated team from September. You will work across Key Stage 3 and 4, supporting pupils with SEND in 1:1, small groups and class settings, helping them access learning and build confidence.

You will collaborate with teaching staff, deliver targeted interventions, and contribute to a supportive, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Experience within specialist schools, PRUs, SEMH settings, or supporting challenging behaviour is desirable.
• Confidence mentoring other support staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality 1:1, small group, and classroom-based support.
• Support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation, learning activities, and classroom management.
• Deliver targeted interventions and lead learning activities where appropriate.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement, and independence.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families, and external professionals.
• Demonstrate resilience, patience, and adaptability when supporting complex needs.
• Offer guidance and support to other teaching assistants when required.

Skills

Strong communication

Patience and resilience

Team collaboration

Support for SEND

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Teaching Personnel in Bolton, Greater Manchester, is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their dedicated team from September. You will work across Key Stage 3 and 4, supporting pupils with SEND in 1:1, small groups and class settings, helping them access learning and build confidence.

You will collaborate with teaching staff, deliver targeted interventions, and contribute to a supportive, nurturing environment.