Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education recruitment agency is looking for a dedicated HLTA for a primary school in Heywood. The role is full-time, requiring experience in UK primary schools, safeguarding training, and a relevant qualification. The school offers a supportive community and opportunities for professional development. This position starts in November 2025 and offers competitive pay between £104 - £110 per day.

Benefits

Accredited professional development courses

Access to in-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Must hold Right to Work in the UK.
• Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate required.
• Provide two professional child-related references covering the last 2 years.

Skills

Experience in a UK primary school

Safeguarding training

Qualified Teaching Status or HLTA qualification

Education

Graduate with a 2:1 or higher

Job description

JOB TITLE - HLTA

Prospero Teaching is seeking an HLTA for a Primary School based in Heywood.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

The school is a welcoming and supportive primary setting with a strong sense of community and a dedicated teaching team. It continues to go from strength to strength and offers regular CPD opportunities throughout the year.

Depending on performance, the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location - Heywood
• Position - HLTA
• Start date - November 2025
• Full time/part time - Full-time
• Minimum rate of pay - 104 - 110 per day
• Hours - 8:20 am - 4:00 pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Recent Graduate with a 2:1 or higher (desirable)
• Previous experience working in a UK primary school
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the last year
• Qualified Teaching Status or HLTA qualification

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 covering the last 2 years

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

PROSPERO TEACHING CAN OFFER THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

• Accredited continued professional development courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Access to our in-house Training and Development Team for ongoing support and guidance