SEND HLTA

Prospero Teaching; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist Secondary school in Hulme is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to provide support for students. The role involves working with pupils aged 11-16 with additional needs, delivering targeted interventions, and fostering strong relationships. The successful candidate will receive excellent training and must have relevant qualifications in English.

Qualifications

• Degree with a good classification in English.
• High grades in English & Maths at GCSE level.
• A level in English Literature or Language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work 1-1 with students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.
• Lead small group sessions for targeted SEND interventions.
• Build connections and act as a mentor and role model.

Skills

Support for children

Interventions

Building connections

Mentoring

Education

Degree in English

High grades in English & Maths at GCSE

A level in English Literature or Language

Job description

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HLTA (or equivalent)

Start Date: ASAP

Type of Work: Full time

We are working exclusively with a specialist Secondary school in Hulme that is looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team as soon as possible.

The school seeks an enthusiastic support staff member. The department is very strong, and successful candidates will receive excellent training to support their role. They prefer professionals with some experience supporting children and a genuine desire to help staff deliver exceptional learning experiences for pupils.

You need experience in delivering interventions such as speech and language, reading, etc. There is an emphasis on targeted SEND interventions, supporting universal, targeted groups, and individual students.

Your responsibilities will include working 1-1 with students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, and leading small group sessions. The pupils are aged 11-16 (KS3/4) with EHCP plans and additional needs. Your role is to build connections, act as a mentor and role model, and forge strong relationships with pupils facing classroom barriers.

This position suits someone pursuing a career in education, planning to do a PGCE, or with recent experience as a tutor or intervention lead. The role starts as soon as possible and is ongoing for the current academic year.

Position Details

• Location: Hulme
• Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (or equivalent)
• Type of Work: HLTA
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Contract Type: Temp to Perm
• Hours: 8:30am – 4pm, Monday to Friday
• Pay: GBP 120 per day

Experience, Training, and Qualifications

• Degree with a good classification, in English
• High grades in English & Maths at GCSE level
• A level in English Literature or Language
• Previous experience working with young people (desirable but not essential)
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training (issued within the last year) – training can be provided
• Up-to-date Prevent awareness training (issued within the last 3 years) – training can be provided

Eligibility through Prospero Teaching

• Right to Work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS registered on the update service or willingness to process a new application
• Professional references covering the last 2 years