SEND HLTA

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Stockport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking a SEND HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) to join their inclusive team in Stockport. The role offers support for students with special educational needs, ensuring personalized learning and development in small class sizes. This temporary position starts in September 2025, with a strong possibility for extension based on performance.

Benefits

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Access to CPD and training opportunities

High street shopping vouchers per referral

Qualifications

• Experience working with children/young people with SEND, particularly SEMH or ASC.
• Calm, empathetic approach to supporting learning.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS on the update service.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Lead small group interventions and occasionally deliver lessons.
• Collaborate with SENCO and class teachers for IEPs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Behaviour Management

Empathy

Education

HLTA status or equivalent qualification

Job description

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SEND HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) – Full-Time (Temporary, Potential to Extend)

Your Newpany

Hays Education is working in close partnership with a specialist secondary provision in the Stockport area that supports students aged 11–16 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, autism spectrum conditions (ASC), and other complex learning profiles. The school is known for its inclusive, trauma-informed approach and its commitment to helping every student thrive both academically and emotionally.

The school offers a structured and supportive environment with small class sizes, high staff-to-student ratios, and a strong focus on personalised learning and emotional wellbeing. Staff collaborate closely to deliver a curriculum that balances academic progress with life skills and personal development.

Your New Job

We are seeking a skilled and passionate SEND HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) to join the school’s team on a full-time basis, starting in September 2025 or earlier if available. This is a temporary role for the first term, with the potential to be extended depending on performance and school needs. As a SEND HLTA, you will:

• Support teaching and learning across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Lead small group interventions and occasionally deliver lessons in the teacher’s absence
• Work closely with the SENCO and class teachers to implement individual education plans (IEPs)
• Provide tailored support to students with a range of SEND, including SEMH and ASC
• Use positive behaviour strategies to support emotional regulation and engagement
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment

What You'll Need to Succeed

• HLTA status or equivalent qualification/experience
• Proven experience working with children or young people with SEND, particularly SEMH or ASC
• Strong communication, teamwork, and behaviour management skills
• A calm, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting learning
• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

What You'll Get in Return

• Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays Education consultant
• Access to CPD and training opportunities in SEND and behaviour support
• Opportunity to work in a highly supportive and specialist setting
• Potential for the role to be extended or be permanent
• £250 in high street shopping vouchers per referral

What You Need to Do Now

If you're interested in this SEND HLTA job in the Stockport area, click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV, or contact Hays Education directly. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you’re looking for a new role in education, we’d love to hear from you for a confidential discussion about your career.

#4695514 - Amy Fitzgerald