Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Reeson Education; Ashton-in-Makerfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier education recruitment agency is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support a Year 6 class in Wigan. This full-time, long-term role requires experience in upper Key Stage 2 and skills in classroom support. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and behavior management skills. This position offers consistent hours, opportunities for a permanent contract, and free safeguarding training.

Benefits

Free safeguarding training

Ongoing CPD for HLTAs

Weekly pay

Support from a specialist consultant

Qualifications

• Valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
• Two references covering the last two years.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Availability for full-time, long-term work.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher and cover lessons when required.
• Assess pupil progress and support classroom routines.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and external professionals.

Skills

Experience in upper Key Stage 2

Classroom support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Organization skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Wigan

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (30-minute lunch break)

Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term

Reeson Education is seeking a dedicated and experienced HLTA to support a Year 6 class in a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Wigan. This full-time, long-term HLTA position is ideal for someone ready to take on more responsibility while still supporting class teaching and pupil development.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher and cover lessons when required.
• Support classroom routines, planning support where necessary, and assessing pupil progress.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, senior leaders, and external professionals.

The Ideal HLTA Will

• Have recent experience supporting in upper Key Stage 2, ideally Year 6.
• Be confident supporting or delivering lessons in the teacher's absence.
• Be a proactive, professional, and committed HLTA.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, organisation, and behaviour management skills.

Requirements for the HLTA

• Valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply).
• Two references covering the last two years.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Availability for full-time, long-term work as a HLTA.

Benefits for the HLTA

• Long-term, full-time role with consistent hours and a supportive environment.
• Opportunity for a permanent contract.
• Free safeguarding training and ongoing CPD for HLTAs.
• Weekly pay and direct support from a specialist Reeson consultant.

If you are a confident and reliable HLTA ready to make a positive impact in a Year 6 class, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV!

About Reeson Education

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07