SEMH Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel

📍 Wigan, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Full-time educational-instruction-and-library

Job Description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Specialist Secondary Provision

Location: Wigan
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Are you an experienced SEN professional ready to step up and make an even bigger impact?
Teaching Personnel is looking for a confident and passionate HLTA to join a specialist secondary provision supporting young people who need a more tailored approach to education.

About the Setting

This is a small, supportive secondary provision catering for students aged 11–16 who may have:

Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC)
Behavioural challenges and barriers to learning
The school offers a structured yet nurturing environment, with strong relationships at its core. Staff work closely with students to rebuild confidence, re-engage them in learning, and support both their academic and personal development.

Your Role as HLTA