SEND HLTA

Permanent HLTA – Specialist Education Setting

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:15am–4:00pm, term time only
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP / October 2026

The Education Specialists are recruiting on behalf of a specialist education setting in Greater Manchester for an experienced and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HLTA, Senior Teaching Assistant, LSA or experienced SEN TA who is looking to take the next step in their career within a specialist setting.

The Role As a HLTA, you will play a key role in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs, SEMH and complex learning needs, working closely with teachers and the wider support team.

You will have opportunities to lead learning activities, provide targeted 1:1 and small-group support, and contribute to the development of pupils’ academic, social and emotional skills.

Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, Autism, ADHD and challenging behaviour would be highly desirable.

Key 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 and trusting 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

We Are Looking For

• Previous experience working as a 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

Why Apply Through The Education Specialists?

• Permanent employment opportunity
• Dedicated consultant support throughout the recruitment process
• Interview preparation and ongoing guidance
• Access to specialist SEN and challenging behaviour CPD
• Opportunities for professional development
• Support from experienced SEN recruitment specialists

If you’re an experienced HLTA looking for a permanent specialist education role where you can take on greater responsibility and make a genuine difference to young people, apply today through The Education Specialists.

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We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
 
As part of our registration process, you’ll need an enhanced DBS check and we’ll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.