Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Edgware; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting confident education professionals to support primary schools with classroom cover and learning activities in Manchester and surrounding areas. The role involves leading a class in the absence of the usual teacher, keeping pupils engaged and following school policies.

The ideal candidate will have recent UK school experience with primary-aged children, strong communication and behaviour management skills, and a reliable, adaptable approach to working with different

Qualifications

• Recent UK-based school experience within the last two years.
• Experience supporting or supervising primary-aged children.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and instructions provided by the school.
• Reliable, adaptable and professional.
• Strong safeguarding awareness and pupil welfare focus.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes and delivering work or activities provided by teaching staff.
• Explaining instructions clearly and ensuring pupils understand the tasks set.
• Maintaining classroom routines and positive behaviour expectations.
• Supporting pupils who need additional clarification or encouragement.
• Managing the learning environment and responding to classroom issues.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Leadership

Organisation

Job description

Primary School Cover Supervisor - Classroom & Learning Support

Flexible School-Based Opportunities | Manchester & Surrounding Areas | Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting confident and adaptable education professionals to support primary schools with classroom cover and the delivery of planned learning activities.

This role is suited to someone who can confidently lead a class, communicate instructions clearly and maintain a positive learning environment when the usual class teacher is unavailable.

You will help ensure pupils remain engaged with their learning, follow classroom expectations and complete work set by the school. Assignments may vary across year groups and school settings, making this a good opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and working with different teams.

The Role:

• Supervising classes and delivering work or activities provided by teaching staff
• Explaining instructions clearly and ensuring pupils understand the tasks set
• Maintaining classroom routines and positive behaviour expectations
• Supporting pupils who need additional clarification or encouragement
• Managing the learning environment and responding appropriately to classroom issues
• Ensuring pupils remain on task and complete the activities provided
• Following school policies, safeguarding procedures and reporting arrangements
• Providing feedback to relevant staff about completed work and any concerns
• Supporting continuity of learning during staff absence
• Adapting confidently to different primary year groups and classroom environments

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has recent UK-based school experience within the last two years
• Has experience supporting or supervising primary-aged children
• Is confident leading activities and maintaining appropriate classroom expectations
• Has strong communication, organisation and behaviour management skills
• Can follow lesson plans and instructions provided by the school
• Is reliable, adaptable and professional
• Understands safeguarding responsibilities and the importance of pupil welfare

Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, HLTA, cover supervisor or in another suitable school-based role would be beneficial. A relevant qualification or additional experience may be required depending on the responsibilities of a particular placement.

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Opportunities to work across a range of primary schools
• Flexible daily supply and longer-term placements
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities to gain broader school-based experience

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.