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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - SEN Unit - Primary School | Location: Tameside | Start Date: September 2025 | Job Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-perm | Sector: Education | Salary: Competitive Daily Rate of £110 - £130
Your New Company
Hays Education is working in partnership with a supportive and inclusive primary school in the heart of Tameside. The school has a dedicated SEN unit that provides specialist support for pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges. Due to expansion, the school is seeking a skilled and passionate HLTA to join their team from September.
Your New Role
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality support to pupils within the SEN unit. You will work closely with the SENCO and class teachers to plan and deliver targeted interventions, lead small group sessions, and occasionally cover lessons in the absence of the teacher. This is a full-time, long-term role with the hope of becoming permanent depending on fit and performance. Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs
- Delivering structured interventions and learning activities
- Leading small group and 1:1 sessions
- Assisting with planning and assessment under teacher guidance
- Promoting a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
What You'll Need to Succeed
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- HLTA status or equivalent qualification
- Experience working with children with SEN, ideally in a primary setting
- Strong behaviour management and communication skills
- A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach
- A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education
What You'll Get in Return
- Competitive daily rate paid weekly
- Temp-to-perm opportunities for long-term career progression
- Easy-to-use Hays Education app for managing timesheets and job alerts
- £250 in high street vouchers for every successful referral
- Holiday pay and pension scheme included
What You Need to Do Now
If you're ready to take the next step in your education career and make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you. Click'Apply Now' to submit your CV or contact Hays Education today for more information.
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