Higher Level Teaching Assistant
3 days ago
Chester
HLTA / Grade 6 Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEN School – Chester Salary: Daily pay rate £130-£150 Contract: Full-time, September start Hirecracker Education are working with a Special Educational Needs school in Chester who are looking for a compassionate and experienced HLTA to support pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, speech and language difficulties, MLD & SLD. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people by supporting their learning, communication, independence, and emotional wellbeing in a highly supportive and inclusive environment. What you’ll be doing: • Leading learning activities for small groups and individual pupils with SEN, • Supporting pupils to access a personalised and adapted curriculum, • Delivering targeted interventions to develop communication, literacy, numeracy, social, and life skills, • Using a calm, consistent, and nurturing approach to support behaviour and emotional regulation, • Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to meet pupils’ individual needs, • Supporting the development of pupils’ independence, confidence, and self-esteem, • Acting as a positive role model for pupils and supporting less experienced support staff where appropriate Requirements: • HLTA qualification / Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning, • School based experience working with children or young people with special educational needs, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, • Patience, empathy, and resilience, • Good literacy, numeracy, and organisational skills, • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) How to Apply: If you’re passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and would like to be considered for this role, please apply online, email Laura directly, or call 01244 739 321. Laura.roberts@hirecracker.co.uk