HLTA / Grade 6 Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEN School – Chester
Salary: Daily pay rate £130-£150
Contract: Full-time, September start
Hirecracker Education are working with a Special Educational Needs school in Chester who are looking for a compassionate and experienced HLTA to support pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, speech and language difficulties, MLD & SLD.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people by supporting their learning, communication, independence, and emotional wellbeing in a highly supportive and inclusive environment.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading learning activities for small groups and individual pupils with SEN
- Supporting pupils to access a personalised and adapted curriculum
- Delivering targeted interventions to develop communication, literacy, numeracy, social, and life skills
- Using a calm, consistent, and nurturing approach to support behaviour and emotional regulation
- Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to meet pupils’ individual needs
- Supporting the development of pupils’ independence, confidence, and self-esteem
- Acting as a positive role model for pupils and supporting less experienced support staff where appropriate
Requirements:
- HLTA qualification / Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning
- School based experience working with children or young people with special educational needs
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Patience, empathy, and resilience
- Good literacy, numeracy, and organisational skills
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
How to Apply:
If you’re passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and would like to be considered for this role, please apply online, email Laura directly, or call 01244 739 321.
Laura.roberts@hirecracker.co.uk