SEN HLTA/Unqualified Teacher
| Posting date: | 23 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £130 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 January 2026 |
| Location: | Oldham, Greater Manchester |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 198493 |
Summary
Location: Oldham
Setting: Autism Base
Age Range: 16-19
Role Type: Full-time (term-time)
SEN HLTA / Unqualified Teacher - Autism Base (16-19) - Oldham
We are working in partnership with a specialist provision in Oldham to recruit an SEN HLTA / Unqualified Teacher to join an established autism base supporting young people aged 16-19.
This is a rewarding role working with learners who are preparing for adulthood, with a strong focus on employability, independence and life skills. All students are motivated to work and progress into further education, training or employment.
The Role:
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Delivering structured learning sessions to small groups of students with Autism (ASC)
Delivering structured learning sessions to small groups of students with Autism (ASC)
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Supporting learners with work-related skills, functional learning and independence
Supporting learners with work-related skills, functional learning and independence
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Adapting lessons and activities to meet individual EHCP outcomes
Adapting lessons and activities to meet individual EHCP outcomes
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Supporting learners in real-world and vocational-style activities
Supporting learners in real-world and vocational-style activities
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Managing behaviour positively using autism-informed strategies
Managing behaviour positively using autism-informed strategies
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Working closely with teachers, therapists and support staff to ensure consistency and progress
Working closely with teachers, therapists and support staff to ensure consistency and progress
The Ideal Candidate Will:
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Have experience working with young people with Autism (ASC)
Have experience working with young people with Autism (ASC)
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Be confident leading sessions as an HLTA or Unqualified Teacher
Be confident leading sessions as an HLTA or Unqualified Teacher
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Have a calm, patient and consistent approach
Have a calm, patient and consistent approach
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Understand the importance of preparing students for employment and adulthood
Understand the importance of preparing students for employment and adulthood
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Be flexible, proactive and committed to inclusive education
Be flexible, proactive and committed to inclusive education
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Have experience in SEN post-16, FE, alternative provision or specialist settings (desirable)
Have experience in SEN post-16, FE, alternative provision or specialist settings (desirable)
Why Apply?
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Opportunity to make a real difference at a crucial stage of learners' lives
Opportunity to make a real difference at a crucial stage of learners' lives
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Work within a supportive, specialist autism provision
Work within a supportive, specialist autism provision
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Focus on practical, meaningful outcomes, not just academic targets
Focus on practical, meaningful outcomes, not just academic targets
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Ongoing support and professional development
Ongoing support and professional development
This role would suit an experienced SEN HLTA, Cover Supervisor, or Unqualified Teacher looking to progress their career within specialist SEN education.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2024) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.
Setting: Autism Base
Age Range: 16-19
Role Type: Full-time (term-time)
SEN HLTA / Unqualified Teacher - Autism Base (16-19) - Oldham
We are working in partnership with a specialist provision in Oldham to recruit an SEN HLTA / Unqualified Teacher to join an established autism base supporting young people aged 16-19.
This is a rewarding role working with learners who are preparing for adulthood, with a strong focus on employability, independence and life skills. All students are motivated to work and progress into further education, training or employment.
The Role:
-
Delivering structured learning sessions to small groups of students with Autism (ASC)
Delivering structured learning sessions to small groups of students with Autism (ASC)
-
Supporting learners with work-related skills, functional learning and independence
Supporting learners with work-related skills, functional learning and independence
-
Adapting lessons and activities to meet individual EHCP outcomes
Adapting lessons and activities to meet individual EHCP outcomes
-
Supporting learners in real-world and vocational-style activities
Supporting learners in real-world and vocational-style activities
-
Managing behaviour positively using autism-informed strategies
Managing behaviour positively using autism-informed strategies
-
Working closely with teachers, therapists and support staff to ensure consistency and progress
Working closely with teachers, therapists and support staff to ensure consistency and progress
The Ideal Candidate Will:
-
Have experience working with young people with Autism (ASC)
Have experience working with young people with Autism (ASC)
-
Be confident leading sessions as an HLTA or Unqualified Teacher
Be confident leading sessions as an HLTA or Unqualified Teacher
-
Have a calm, patient and consistent approach
Have a calm, patient and consistent approach
-
Understand the importance of preparing students for employment and adulthood
Understand the importance of preparing students for employment and adulthood
-
Be flexible, proactive and committed to inclusive education
Be flexible, proactive and committed to inclusive education
-
Have experience in SEN post-16, FE, alternative provision or specialist settings (desirable)
Have experience in SEN post-16, FE, alternative provision or specialist settings (desirable)
Why Apply?
-
Opportunity to make a real difference at a crucial stage of learners' lives
Opportunity to make a real difference at a crucial stage of learners' lives
-
Work within a supportive, specialist autism provision
Work within a supportive, specialist autism provision
-
Focus on practical, meaningful outcomes, not just academic targets
Focus on practical, meaningful outcomes, not just academic targets
-
Ongoing support and professional development
Ongoing support and professional development
This role would suit an experienced SEN HLTA, Cover Supervisor, or Unqualified Teacher looking to progress their career within specialist SEN education.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2024) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.