Higher Learning Teaching Assistant - Full-time

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

Job summary

An innovative educational institution is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their team in Manchester. This role involves working in a supportive Primary School environment, where you will lead classes and facilitate interventions for students in KS1 and KS2. The ideal candidate will possess a Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification and have experience in a school setting, demonstrating strong leadership and behavioural management skills. With a focus on fostering a positive learning atmosphere, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' educational journeys. Join a forward-thinking team committed to excellence in education.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a UK school setting.
• Up to date Safeguarding training (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Cover classes in the absence of a teacher.
• Lead small and large group interventions.

Skills

Behavioural Management

Teaching Skills

Group Leadership

Education

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification

Equivalent Teaching Qualification

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Higher Learning Teaching Assistant - Full-time, Manchester

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Education

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Prospero Teaching are currently recruiting for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to find their next role, and work in a Primary School setting in an OFSTED graded ‘GOOD’ school in the Middleton area.

A successful applicant will have a Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification or higher/equivalent and will have several years’ experience working with children in a school setting. You will be expected to cover class in the absence of a teacher, small group, and large group interventions in KS1 & KS2 settings. Safeguarding training is preferred but not required as some training is provided.

Prospero Teaching provide staff to schools, colleges, and nurseries across the Middleton areas, including SEN schools. We are currently looking to fill a HLTA role in Middleton. The strongest applicant will have confidence in leading a group of children in absence of their teacher, reading, and writing sessions and will have good behavioural management skills.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location – Middleton
• Position – Teaching Assistant
• Type of work – Long Term
• Duration / Likely Duration – ongoing
• End date (if applicable) – End of the academic year – onwards (view to perm)
• Contract type – Ongoing
• Minimum rate of pay – Minimum of £110 per day (based on experience)
• Hours – 8:30 am – 4:00pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Teaching Assistant qualification or higher/equivalent.
• Previous experience working in a UK school.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable however not essential as some training is provided).

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.
• Provide two professional child related references.