SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Wigan; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Dedicated consultant

Free CPD courses

Long-term placements

Flexible payment options

Safeguarding support

SEN training

Career development

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Wigan are seeking a passionate SEN HLTA to join a specialist education setting for pupils aged 11–19. You will lead classes in the teacher's absence and deliver targeted interventions to support academic and personal development.

The role offers competitive weekly pay, a supportive team, and opportunities to develop skills in ASC, SLCN, and SEMH. Relevant HLTA qualification or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience in a specialist setting.
• Experience supporting children/young people with SEND.
• Strong understanding of ASC, SEMH, SLCN and learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Lead small group and whole-class sessions in the teacher's absence.
• Deliver targeted intervention programmes to support academic and personal development.
• Adapt learning resources to meet individual pupil needs.
• Promote positive behaviour strategies and emotional regulation techniques.
• Monitor, record, and report on student achievements and engagement.
• Build strong relationships with pupils to encourage confidence and independence.

Skills

HLTA qualification

SEND experience

ASC knowledge

SEMH knowledge

SLCN knowledge

Lead learning activities

Behaviour management

Excellent communication

Team Teach training

Job description

SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Specialist Education Setting | Wigan

Location: Wigan
Position: SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Contract: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive Weekly Pay (via Teaching Personnel)

Inspire, Support, and Make a Lasting Difference

Teaching Personnel are seeking a passionate and experienced SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a highly supportive and specialist educational provision in the Wigan area. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a setting that caters for pupils aged 11-19 years who require additional support to access education and achieve their full potential.

The school provides a nurturing, inclusive, and highly personalised learning environment for students with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) including, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN, Sensory processing needs

This specialist setting is known for its strong focus on individualised learning pathways, therapeutic support, life skills development, and preparing young people for adulthood. Staff work collaboratively to create engaging learning experiences that build confidence, independence, resilience, and future employability skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead small group and whole-class learning sessions in the teacher's absence.
• Deliver targeted intervention programmes to support academic and personal development.
• Adapt learning resources to meet individual pupil needs.
• Promote positive behaviour strategies and emotional regulation techniques.
• Monitor, record, and report on student achievements and engagement.
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils to encourage confidence and independence.
• Support students with preparation for further education, employment, and independent living.

Requirements

• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience within a specialist educational setting.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Strong understanding of ASC, SEMH, SLCN, and learning difficulties.
• Ability to confidently lead learning activities and interventions.
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable approach.
• Experience working within SEN schools, alternative provisions, or specialist settings is highly desirable.
• Team Teach, MAPA, or other behaviour support training would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why This Role?

This is more than just a support position. It's an opportunity to become a key part of a specialist team that genuinely changes lives. You'll work in a forward-thinking environment where every day presents new opportunities to make a meaningful impact on young people's educational journeys.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
• Dedicated education recruitment consultant
• Access to free and discounted CPD courses and training
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements
• Flexible payment options
• Support with safeguarding and compliance processesAccess to specialist SEN and behaviour management training
• Opportunities to develop your career within education

If you're an ambitious SEN HLTA, Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor, Inclusion Practitioner, or Special Educational Needs Support Professional looking for a rewarding new challenge in Wigan, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our du