Axcis Education is working in partnership with a mainstream primary school in Ormskirk, who are looking to recruit a dedicated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) on a temp to permanent basis. This would be a full time position, working Monday to Friday, 27.5 hours per week. The successful candidate would work a set number of weeks on supply through Axcis before joining the school on a permanent basis.

The Role
You will work closely alongside the class teacher to support the delivery of a highly personalised curriculum within a small unit for pupils with complex needs. The children you will support are pre-verbal and require a nurturing, structured, and communication-focused approach to learning.
A key part of your role will involve leading and supporting learning activities, delivering interventions, and helping to create a calm, engaging environment tailored to each child’s individual needs.

Key Responsibilities
• Support the class teacher in planning and delivering tailored learning activities
• Lead small group and individual sessions within the unit
• Use Intensive Interaction techniques to support communication development
• Foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment
• Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teaching staff
• Support pupils with sensory, communication, and emotional needs

The Ideal Candidate
• Holds HLTA status or equivalent experience
• Has strong knowledge and experience of SEND, particularly complex needs
• Demonstrates practical experience using Intensive Interaction
• Is confident working with pre-verbal children
• Has a patient, empathetic, and proactive approach
• Works well as part of a team and can take initiative when required

Pay starts from £15.50 per hour and is negotiable dependent on level of qualification and experience. You will require an enhanced DBS on the update service for this position. If you do not have one, Axcis can help you apply for one