Higher Learning Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Higher Learning Teaching Assistant for a popular Secondary School in Salford. This full-time position, starting in September 2024, offers the opportunity to work closely with students, providing vital support in English Literature and fostering a positive learning atmosphere. The role emphasizes building supportive relationships with students, enhancing their educational experience, and encouraging participation in extracurricular activities. This is a fantastic chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a secondary school setting.
• Up to date Safeguarding and Prevent training.

Responsibilities

• Provide intervention support to small groups of students.
• Help maintain a calm and consistent learning environment.

Skills

English Literature

Classroom Management

Intervention Support

Education

University degree in English related subject

GCSE English and Maths grade 'C' or '4' & above

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Posted:

28.04.2025

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12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Higher Learning Teaching Assistant – Salford

Prospero Teaching are looking for an experienced higher learning teaching assistant (HLTA) to work in a popular Secondary School in Salford. This position is to start September 2024 and will be ongoing and could become permanent.

You will be working with small groups of students to provide intervention support and help within the classroom. As a teaching assistant you will help the teacher maintain a calm and consistent learning environment. There is a strong focus on English Literature, helping struggling students and stretching high ability students.

Many pupils are happy and proud to attend the school. Supportive relationships with teachers help most pupils to feel safe in school. During the last year, senior leaders have successfully worked to raise teachers’ expectations of what pupils can achieve. Many pupils follow teachers’ instructions and listen attentively in class. There are lots of lunchtime and after-school activities in which pupils can take part. For example, some pupils make the most of clubs, such as volleyball, weightlifting, table tennis and ceramics. Pupils appreciate opportunities to take on additional responsibilities, such as being school prefects and student council representatives.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS:

Location – Salford

Position – Higher Learning Teaching Assistant

Type of work – full time

Likely Duration – Ongoing

Contract type – Temporary

Minimum rate of pay – from £100 per day.

Experience, Training and qualifications:

• University degree in a English related subject
• Secondary School experience or evidence of working with children
• GCSE English and Maths grade ‘C’ or ‘4’ & above
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (essential, however training can be provided)
• Up to date Prevent training issued in the last 3 years (essential, however, training can be provided)
• Up to date behaviour management & FGM training (essential, however training can be provided)

To be eligible you must have/be :

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.
• Provide a minimum of two references covering the last 2 years.