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HLTA - SEN School
Location: Kirkham
Start Date: 5th January
Contract: Full-time, 5 days per week
Pay: £110 - £144.89 per day

We are seeking a dedicated and flexible Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join an outstanding special school in Kirkham. The school supports children and young people aged 2-19 with severe learning difficulties (SLD) and profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), providing a highly nurturing and individualised learning environment.

About the Role

Deliver pre-planned lessons to class sizes of up to 10 pupils.

Work across the whole school, supporting learners from early years through to post-16.

Adapt teaching approaches to meet a wide range of complex learning, communication, sensory, and physical needs.

Support the class teacher in creating a positive, safe, and structured learning environment.

Promote engagement, independence, and holistic development.

Contribute to assessments, observations, and individual support planning.

About You

HLTA status or significant experience delivering lessons in specialist settings.

Experience working within SEN, particularly with SLD and/or PMLD pupils, is highly desirable.

Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build trusting, supportive relationships.

Compassionate, patient, resilient, and adaptable to varied needs and learning styles.

Why Join This Outstanding SEN School?

A highly supportive and collaborative staff team.

An exceptional, well-resourced learning environment tailored to complex needs.

Opportunities to work across all age phases and develop specialist SEN skills.

Small class sizes enabling personalised and meaningful support.

A truly rewarding role where your work has a profound impact every day.

Apply Now to be considered for this rewarding HLTA role in Kirkham starting January 2025. For more information, contact Christina on (phone number removed) or email