Senior HLTA - Lead SEND Support, PPA & Growth

The Quest Academy; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

QUEST Academy Trust is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support delivery of quality education across our pupils. You will plan and deliver tailored activities, support pupils with SEND, and help develop our specialist teaching areas while providing reliable PPA cover.

You will work with staff, families, and external agencies to promote progress and well-being, contributing to a positive, inclusive learning environment within a values-driven Trust.

Qualifications

• HLTA standards qualification with strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to support pupils with diverse and complex SEND.
• Experience or willingness to develop behaviour management and personalised learning plans.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with pupils, staff and families.
• Proactive professional development and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver learning activities for individuals, small groups, or whole classes.
• Support pupils with complex SEND, including autism and MH needs.
• Lead other teaching assistants and manage specialist areas.
• Provide high-quality cover for teacher planning, preparation, and assessment (PPA) time.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and external agencies to support progress and wellbeing.
• Contribute to pupils' social, emotional development in a safe and supportive environment.

Skills

HLTA standards

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Team leadership

Education

HLTA standards qualification

Job description

QUEST Academy Trust is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support delivery of quality education across our pupils. You will plan and deliver tailored activities, support pupils with SEND, and help develop our specialist teaching areas while providing reliable PPA cover.

You will work with staff, families, and external agencies to promote progress and well-being, contributing to a positive, inclusive learning environment within a values-driven Trust.