Teaching Assistant / HLTA – SEND Specialist Provision (Manchester)
| Company: | Luma Education Recruitment Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £110 to £150 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Ashton-under-Lyne |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 25 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 25 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Pay: £110–£150 per day, depending on experience
Duration: Full Academic Year | Full-Time | Long-Term
Start: ASAP / Flexible
Hours: 8:00am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday
Luma Education Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Teaching Assistant or HLTA to join a welcoming SEND specialist provision within a primary school for the full academic year.
This is an excellent opportunity for a caring, experienced and genuinely team-focused Teaching Assistant or HLTA who enjoys working with children with additional needs and wants to become part of a supportive specialist classroom team.
You will be working within a small classroom of approximately 12 pupils with complex and additional needs, supporting children who require a more specialist environment than can be provided within a mainstream classroom.
The school has a strong SEND team in place and is looking for someone kind, reliable, experienced and positive to strengthen the provision and bring additional SEND expertise to the classroom.
The Role
Working alongside an experienced SEND teacher and two other support staff, you will:
Provide high-quality 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND and complex needs
Support learning, communication, independence and social development
Help create a calm, structured and nurturing classroom environment
Work closely with the class teacher and wider SEND team
Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom
Take a more active role in outdoor learning and activities where appropriate
Support the teacher with classroom routines, resources and interventions
Help deliver engaging activities adapted to individual pupils' needs
Support the teacher with PPA cover one afternoon each week, where appropriate
Build positive relationships with pupils and encourage confidence, independence and engagement
Contribute to a consistent and supportive approach to behaviour and individual needs
This is not a standalone teaching role. You will work under the direction of an experienced SEND teacher, with plenty of opportunity to use your own skills and experience while developing further within specialist education.
About the Classroom
The provision is a small specialist classroom supporting pupils with complex needs, currently with around 12 children, with numbers expected to increase.
The classroom team includes:
An experienced, fully qualified SEND teacher
A member of staff with a strong SEND background
A member of staff with an Early Years background
The successful candidate will provide additional school-based SEND experience and expertise
The school is looking for someone who will fit naturally into the team — someone caring, approachable, dependable and genuinely passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
The Ideal Candidate
You will ideally have:
Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Childcare or a related area
Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, HLTA, SEN TA or Learning Support Assistant
Direct school-based experience supporting pupils with SEND
Experience working with children who have complex or additional needs
A good understanding of individualised support and differentiated learning
The confidence to support children both independently and as part of a wider team
A patient, calm and nurturing approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A genuine commitment to helping children develop academically, socially and emotionally
Experience supporting pupils with ASD/ASC, ADHD, communication needs, learning difficulties, behavioural needs or other complex SEND would be particularly useful.
Please note: The school is specifically looking for candidates with direct experience supporting SEND pupils within a school setting. Experience gained solely through outreach, council inclusion work or similar settings may not meet the requirements of the role.
Why Apply?
£110–£150 per day, depending on experience
Full academic year opportunity
Consistent Monday–Friday hours
Work within a small, specialist SEND classroom
Supportive and experienced classroom team
Opportunity to develop your SEND experience
Work alongside an experienced SEND teacher
Dedicated support from your Luma Education Recruitment consultant
Weekly pay
Access to further education and SEND opportunities through Luma
About Luma Education Recruitment
Luma Education Recruitment is a specialist education recruitment agency supporting schools and specialist provisions across the UK.
We work with schools across SEND, SEMH, AP and mainstream education, recruiting Teaching Assistants, HLTAs, Teachers, Tutors and wider education professionals.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, HLTA, SEN TA or Learning Support Assistant looking for a long-term SEND opportunity within a supportive primary school environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to daniel.benson@lumaedrec.com or call 0204 576 4344.