TA/HLTA - SEN/SEMH School -Secondary age Learners

Ta/Hlta

Permanent | Start Date: September 2026

Location: the North West

Are you a dedicated teaching assistant ready to take the next step and make a real difference to secondary-age learners with SEN and SEMH needs?

About the Role

An education provider in the North West is looking for a Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a rewarding opportunity to support teaching and learning and to help every learner reach their potential.

You'll work closely with teaching staff to deliver engaging, inclusive support both in and out of the classroom, working with secondary-age learners who have special educational needs and social, emotional and mental health needs. Depending on your experience, you may also take responsibility for leading learning activities and covering lessons in the absence of the teacher.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting the class teacher in the planning and delivery of lessons.

Providing tailored support to individual learners and small groups.

Helping to create a positive, inclusive and well-managed learning environment.

Contributing to the assessment, monitoring and recording of learner progress.

Leading learning activities and covering classes where working at HLTA level.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Experience of supporting teaching and learning in an education setting

A commitment to helping every learner achieve their potential

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

A patient, encouraging and flexible approach

A DBS registered on the update service

Desirable (but not essential):

HLTA status or a relevant Level 3 qualification

Experience of leading learning activities or covering lessons

Experience of supporting learners with SEN or SEMH needs

About You

We're looking for someone who:

Is genuinely motivated to support and inspire young people

Can adapt their approach to meet the needs of different learners

Takes pride in contributing to a positive learning environment

Is keen to develop their skills and grow within the role

Support the Next Generation

With ASAP starts available, if you're ready to make a real difference to secondary-age learners in the North West, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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