HLTA: SEND Support & Interventions for KS3-4

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

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Bolton is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils with SEND in Key Stages 3 and 4 across 1:1, small group and classroom settings. The role starts in September in a welcoming school committed to a nurturing environment.

You will work closely with teaching staff, delivering targeted interventions, supporting lesson delivery, and promoting positive behaviour and independence among learners.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Experience within specialist schools, PRUs, SEMH settings, or supporting challenging behaviour is desirable.

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

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with SEND

Behaviour management

Education

HLTA qualification

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Teaching Personnel in Bolton is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils with SEND in Key Stages 3 and 4 across 1:1, small group and classroom settings. The role starts in September in a welcoming school committed to a nurturing environment.

You will work closely with teaching staff, delivering targeted interventions, supporting lesson delivery, and promoting positive behaviour and independence among learners.