Aspire People Limited
Higher Level Teaching Assistant - SEND & Specialist Support
Higher Level Teaching Assistant - SEND & Specialist Support at Aspire People Limited, based in Manchester, North West England, paying £92 - £120 per day. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £92 - £120 per day
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Manchester, North West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
- DBS check
Bang in line with the market for teaching assistant
Reference 57491172
About the role
Manchester & Surrounding Areas | November 2026 Onwards | Specialist Support Opportunities | Aspire People
Aspire People are seeking experienced and qualified higher-level support practitioners to work with primary schools supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
We are particularly interested in candidates who can combine strong practical SEND experience with the ability to lead activities, adapt learning and support other members of the classroom team.
The Role:
- Leading structured learning sessions and targeted interventions
- Supporting pupils with autism, communication needs and developmental delays
- Adapting activities to suit individual abilities
- Encouraging engagement, communication and independence
- Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
- Helping coordinate classroom support and daily routines
- Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and support staff
- Supporting personal care where required
Essential Requirements:
- A recognised HLTA qualification or equivalent relevant qualification and experience appropriate to the responsibilities
- Relevant UK-based school experience within the last two years
- Practical experience supporting pupils with SEND
- Experience leading activities, groups or coordinating support
- Strong communication, organisation and safeguarding awareness
Experience in specialist provisions, autism support or complex-needs settings is desirable.
If you are an experienced practitioner looking for a new challenge from November 2026 onwards, we would love to hear from you.
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.
Reference: 57491172 · Posted 17 hours ago · Closes 6 Dec 2026 · Listed via Aspire People Limited
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