Higher Level Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Aspire People are seeking experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistants to support primary schools across Manchester. You will lead small-group interventions, support or deliver lessons under direction, and provide targeted help to raise pupil progress.

Ideal candidates hold a recognised HLTA qualification or equivalent, with relevant UK-based school experience in the last two years. Roles may include daily supply, short-term cover and longer placements.

Qualifications

• Must have strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Experience leading learning activities or groups of pupils.
• Adequate safeguarding awareness and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead small-group interventions and structured learning activities.
• Support or deliver lessons under the school’s direction.
• Provide targeted support for pupils needing extra help.
• Support classroom routines and positive behaviour.
• Adapt activities to meet diverse learning needs.
• Monitor pupil engagement and progress.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff.
• Take responsibility for classroom activities as needed.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Interventions leadership

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Classroom & Intervention Support

Manchester & Surrounding Areas | Flexible & Long-Term Opportunities | Aspire People

Aspire People are looking for experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistants to support primary schools across Manchester. We are keen to hear from confident practitioners who can take responsibility for learning activities, lead interventions and provide effective classroom support.

This opportunity is suited to candidates who are ready to take on additional responsibility and contribute to pupil progress across different year groups.

The Role:

• Leading small-group interventions and structured learning activities
• Supporting or delivering lessons under the school's direction
• Providing targeted support for pupils who need additional help
• Supporting classroom routines and positive behaviour
• Helping adapt activities to meet individual learning needs
• Monitoring pupil engagement and progress
• Working closely with teachers and other support staff
• Taking responsibility for classroom activities when required and appropriate

Essential Requirements:

• A recognised HLTA qualification or equivalent relevant qualification and experience appropriate to the responsibilities
• Relevant UK-based school experience within the last two years
• Experience leading learning activities or taking responsibility for groups of pupils
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• A professional approach to safeguarding

Candidates with experience in SEND, interventions or specialist classroom support are encouraged to apply.

Opportunities may include daily supply, short-term cover and longer-term placements, depending on school requirements.

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