Senior HLTA — Specialist SEN & SEMH Support Lead

Tessupply; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Specialists are recruiting for a Permanent HLTA in a specialist education setting in Greater Manchester. You will support pupils with SEND, SEMH and complex learning needs, collaborating with teachers and the wider support team to raise attainment and wellbeing.

The role offers opportunities to lead activities, deliver targeted 1:1 and small group support, and contribute to developing pupils' academic, social and emotional skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as an HLTA, Senior TA or experienced SEN TA.
• Strong experience supporting children or young people with SEN/SEND.
• Experience with SEMH and challenging behaviour highly desirable.
• Confident leading learning activities independently.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong behaviour-management and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• A genuine passion for specialist education.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the setting.
• Lead planned lessons and learning activities when required.
• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group SEN support.
• Support pupils with SEMH, behavioural and emotional needs.
• Work closely with teachers to deliver differentiated learning.
• Build positive relationships with pupils.
• Support behaviour management and emotional regulation.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive engagement.
• Support pupils to overcome barriers to learning.
• Contribute to a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

HLTA experience

SEN support

SEMH

Behaviour management

Job description

The Education Specialists are recruiting for a Permanent HLTA in a specialist education setting in Greater Manchester. You will support pupils with SEND, SEMH and complex learning needs, collaborating with teachers and the wider support team to raise attainment and wellbeing.

The role offers opportunities to lead activities, deliver targeted 1:1 and small group support, and contribute to developing pupils' academic, social and emotional skills.