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 environmentWe 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 educationWhy 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 specialistsIf 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
Salary description
£25000.00 - £28000.00 per year