Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Middleton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistants to support primary schools across Manchester and the surrounding areas. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity offering varied settings and year groups.

The role involves leading lessons, classroom management, and SEN support, with opportunities to deliver interventions in core subjects and contribute to pupil progress within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• HLTA Level 4 qualification or equivalent
• Experience delivering planned lessons and supporting various year groups
• Confident leading lessons and managing a classroom

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons and learning activities
• Provide whole-class, 1:1, and small-group support
• Covering classes in the absence of the class teacher
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs
• Delivering interventions in Maths, English, phonics, and other curriculum areas
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining high expectations
• Supporting assessment and pupil progress
• Working closely with class teachers, senior leaders, and SENCOs
• Preparing resources and supporting wider school activities

Skills

Strong curriculum knowledge

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Teamwork and independence

Education

HLTA Level 4 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Manchester & Surrounding Areas | Full-Time & Long-Term Opportunities | Aspire People

Aspire People are currently recruiting experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistants to support primary schools across Manchester and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident HLTA who is comfortable leading learning, supporting classroom management, and working across different year groups.

The Role

• Delivering planned lessons and learning activities


• Providing whole-class, 1:1, and small-group support


• Covering classes in the absence of the class teacher


• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs


• Delivering interventions in Maths, English, phonics, and other curriculum areas


• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining high expectations


• Supporting assessment and pupil progress


• Working closely with class teachers, senior leaders, and SENCOs


• Preparing resources and supporting wider school activities

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds a relevant HLTA, Level 4, or equivalent qualification, or has strong relevant experience


• Has previous experience working as an HLTA or in a similar role


• Confident leading lessons and managing a classroom


• Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum


• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills


• Able to work independently and as part of a wider team


• Flexible and confident working across different year groups


• Committed to safeguarding and inclusive education

Why Work with Aspire People

• Access to a wide network of primary schools


• Full-time, part-time, and long-term opportunities


• Competitive daily pay rates


• Dedicated consultant support


• Opportunities to secure permanent positions


• Access to further training and professional development

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