Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Permanent Opportunity
* Location: Halifax, Yorkshire
* Start Date: ASAP
* Contract Type: Long term supply / permanent
* Salary: Competitive
Are you a dedicated HLTA with experience in a special educational needs setting? Are you passionate about making a real impact on the lives of young people with complex additional needs? We are inviting applications for an enthusiastic SEND HLTA to join our dedicated team in Calderdale.
The Role
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will support the delivery of learning across the school, including leading activities independently and occasionally covering whole-class sessions.
Your key responsibilities will include:
1. Supporting teachers in delivering personalised, structured learning plans
2. Leading small group or 1:1 interventions tailored to pupils’ EHCP targets
3. Delivering pre-planned lessons in the teacher’s absence across primary age groups
4. Helping pupils to regulate their emotions using the school’s therapeutic and trauma-informed strategies
5. Using communication systems such as PECs, visuals, or Makaton to support pupil engagement
6. Assisting with daily routines including personal care where required
7. Recording and reporting on pupil progress in collaboration with the class teacher and SENCO
8. Creating a calm, sa...