HLTA - SEND & Autism Support
| Job title: | HLTA - SEND & Autism Support |
| Contract type: | Permanent |
| Industry: | SEND |
| Salary: | £110 - £130 per day |
| Reference: | HLTA_1789978579 |
| Contact name: | Aspire People Limited |
| Contact email: | Ryan.Long@aspirepeople.co.uk |
Job description
HLTA - SEND & Autism SupportNorth Manchester | Full-Time | Long-Term to Permanent | Aspire People
Aspire People are working with an inclusive primary school in North Manchester who are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support pupils within their Inclusion Base.
The provision supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including children with autism who are developing their communication, engagement and foundational learning skills.
This role would suit an experienced HLTA who is passionate about SEND and wants to play a key role in creating a nurturing and supportive environment for pupils who require a different approach to learning.
The Role:
* Leading day-to-day provision within the Inclusion Base
* Supporting pupils with autism and communication needs
* Planning and delivering practical, engaging learning sessions
* Supporting early communication and foundational learning
* Delivering phonics and reading activities where appropriate
* Adapting activities around individual pupil needs
* Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour
* Understanding behaviour as a form of communication
* Working alongside the lead teacher to develop provision
* Supporting and guiding other members of the team
* Monitoring pupil progress and development
* Supporting personal care and toileting where required
The Ideal Candidate:
* HLTA qualification or equivalent higher-level qualification
* Strong experience working with children in a primary setting
* SEND experience, particularly autism, is highly desirable
* Experience within EYFS, specialist settings or alternative provision would be beneficial
* Strong understanding of child development
* Nurturing, patient and consistent approach
* Confident building strong relationships with pupils who may have communication difficulties
* Able to lead by example and work collaboratively with teaching staff
The school may also consider an ECT or suitably qualified candidate with an equivalent level of qualification who is looking to develop their experience within specialist SEND provision.
Why Apply?
* 37.5 hours per week, term-time only
* Long-term position through Aspire People
* Potential permanent contract after 12 weeks for the right candidate
* Opportunity to develop specialist SEND and autism experience
* Supportive school environment
* Dedicated Aspire People consultant throughout the placement
If you have an HLTA qualification or equivalent and are passionate about supporting children with SEND, apply through Aspire People today.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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