High Level Teaching Assistant(SEND)

Plymouth Grove Primary School, Ardwick, M13 0AQ

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  19 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 5 plus SEND allowance
• Additional allowances:

  SEND allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governing Body of Plymouth Grove Primary School is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to lead their Learning Retreat, a small group inclusion hub for children in EYFS and Key Stage 1 with complex special educational needs.

The postholder will play a vital role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning, working closely with the SENDCO to raise achievement and support pupils' academic and personal development.

The key responsibilities of the postholder are:

• To assist the SENCO with designing individualised support plans and a bespoke curriculum.

• To lead in the delivery of an adaptive curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils.

• To support pupils with complex needs to enhance and promote their independence.

• To support pupils to develop effective communication and social interaction skills.

• To ensure good working relationships with parents/carers and other professionals involved in the pupils’ care and promote team working and good working relationships with colleagues.

• To be proactive with classroom organisation, including developing effective visual supports and resources.

• To maintain regular and appropriate records as directed, following the school’s policies.

• Help maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment for all learners.

• To lead and coach additional support staff.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework as well as the National Curriculum.

• Be a confident and caring individual who can lead classes and support pupils independently.

• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Have the ability to inspire and motivate pupils of all abilities.

• Have experience supporting primary-aged children with a variety of complex special educational needs.

• Be energetic and have a good sense of humour.

• Be compassionate, patient, nurturing and committed to supporting children with SEND

• Be a great communicator and team player with a positive and proactive approach

• Be flexible and open to change.

• Have excellent verbal communication skills.

• Hold HLTA status (or be working towards it).

What the school offers its staff

- A warm welcome from an experienced and supportive staff team

- Enthusiastic pupils who are eager to engage in learning experiences

- A well-established curriculum, personalised to the pupils of Plymouth Grove

- Colleagues who support and celebrate one another

- Professional development tailored to your next steps

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to head@plymouthgrove.manchester.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Safeguarding Statement.docx.pdf - 44.9 KB (opens in new tab)

Teaching-Assistant-Level-4-Teaching-and-Learning.pdf - 123 KB (opens in new tab)

About Plymouth Grove Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 397 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Plymouth Grove Primary School website
• Email address: head@plymouthgrove.manchester.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0161 273 1453
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/plymouth-grove-primary-school

Plymouth Grove Primary School is a two form entry school serving the Longsight and Ardwick areas of Manchester. First founded in 1904 the school now occupies a modern building (2016) that provides an effective learning environment for all staff and pupils.

Arranging a visit to Plymouth Grove Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@plymouthgrove.manchester.sch.uk.

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