Lead HLTA for SEND & Inclusion (Term-Time)

Aspire People; Middleton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to take on a lead role within an Inclusion Base at a welcoming primary school in North Manchester.

You will become a consistent member of the Inclusion Base team, helping to lead the provision for pupils with additional needs, supporting phonics, reading and the wider curriculum, and working closely with the teacher to adapt learning and provision.

Qualifications

• HLTA or equivalent higher-level qualification required.
• Experience in a primary school setting.
• SEND experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with autism, EYFS, or specialist settings advantageous.
• Able to lead a team and take responsibility.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Calm, proactive and nurturing approach.
• Ability to plan and deliver high-quality sessions.

Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Inclusion Base.
• Leading and supporting the TA team within the room.
• Planning and delivering high-quality sessions and activities.
• Supporting pupils with SEND, autism and communication needs.
• Helping pupils develop engagement, independence and communication.
• Supporting phonics, reading and wider curriculum learning.
• Working closely with the teacher to adapt learning and provision.
• Monitoring and recording pupil progress.
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Creating a safe, nurturing and engaging environment.
• Supporting pupils with personal care where required.
• Contributing to the development of specialist provision.

Skills

Leadership experience

Effective communication

Team management

SEND knowledge

Education

HLTA or equivalent higher-level qualification

Job description

Aspire People are recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to take on a lead role within an Inclusion Base at a welcoming primary school in North Manchester.

You will become a consistent member of the Inclusion Base team, helping to lead the provision for pupils with additional needs, supporting phonics, reading and the wider curriculum, and working closely with the teacher to adapt learning and provision.