HLTA Wigan

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

📍 Wigan
📅 Start Date: September 2026
⏰ Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term Supply
💷 Salary: Competitive Daily Rate

Simply Education is working in partnership with a specialist education setting in Wigan to recruit an experienced and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a full-time, long-term supply role starting in September.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and inclusive school environment, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including SEND, SEMH, ASD, and communication difficulties. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning, delivering interventions, and helping pupils overcome barriers to education.

The Role

• Deliver learning activities and interventions to individuals and small groups
• Support pupils with SEND, SEMH, and additional learning needs
• Assist teachers with lesson delivery, planning, and classroom management
• Support pupils' academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Help implement EHCP targets and individual support plans
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement, and attendance
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds a recognised HLTA qualification or equivalent experience
• Has experience working within a school or specialist education setting
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND and/or SEMH needs
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider school team
• A patient, resilient, and proactive approach
• Sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

Why Apply?

• Full-time long-term supply role
• Supportive leadership team and welcoming staff
• Opportunity to make a real difference to young people's lives
• Access to CPD and training opportunities
• Dedicated support from your Simply Education consultant

About Simply Education

Simply Education has been supporting schools and education professionals across the UK for nearly 20 years. We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with schools and candidates, ensuring the right fit and providing outstanding support throughout the recruitment process.

If you are an experienced HLTA looking for your next opportunity in Wigan, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact the Simply Education Manchester team on 0161 413 7929 or email your CV directly to .

Simply Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.