SEMH Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Description:

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Specialist Secondary Provision

Location: Wigan
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Are you an experienced SEN professional ready to step up and make an even bigger impact?
Teaching Personnel is looking for a confident and passionate HLTA to join a specialist secondary provision supporting young people who need a more tailored approach to education.

About the Setting

This is a small, supportive secondary provision catering for students aged 11–16 who may have:

Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC)
Behavioural challenges and barriers to learning
The school offers a structured yet nurturing environment, with strong relationships at its core. Staff work closely with students to rebuild confidence, re-engage them in learning, and support both their academic and personal development.

Your Role as HLTA

You’ll play a key role in the classroom and beyond, including:

Leading lessons and small group interventions in the teacher’s absence
Supporting students with individual learning plans and emotional regulation
Assisting with behaviour management strategies in a calm and consistent way
Working collaboratively with teachers and pastoral teams
Helping create a positive, engaging and safe learning environment
Acting as a role model and mentor, building trust and resilience in pupils

✅ What We’re Looking For

Previous experience working with SEN students, particularly SEMH or ASC
HLTA status or strong relevant classroom experience
A calm, patient and resilient approach to behaviour support
Confidence to lead learning activities independently
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers and succeed

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Competitive weekly pay
Access to specialist training and CPD opportunities
Support from a dedicated education consultant
Opportunity for long-term or permanent roles

✨ If you’re ready to take the next step in your SEN career and truly make a difference, we want to hear from you. Apply today and be part of changing lives through education!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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