Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HILTAs) to support primary schools across Manchester. Immediate opportunities, full-time and part-time roles, and a wide network of schools provide daily, short-term, and long-term placements.

Ideal candidates will have HLTA or Level 3 TA qualifications, recent UK primary school experience, and a strong understanding of the curriculum. The role involves leadership in learning, SEND support, and close collaboration with teachers and

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or strong equivalent experience is required.
• Level 3 TA qualification would be advantageous.
• Recent UK primary school experience is essential.
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum.
• Confident classroom and behaviour management.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Reliable and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Providing whole-class cover when required.
• Delivering planned lessons and learning activities.
• Leading 1:1 and small-group interventions.
• Supporting teachers with classroom preparation.
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional needs.
• Monitoring and feeding back on pupil progress.
• Supporting behaviour and classroom routines.
• Helping pupils develop independence and confidence.
• Working across different year groups where required.
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and wider school staff.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Independent working

Behaviour management

Education

HLTA qualification or strong equivalent experience

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Primary Schools

Manchester | Immediate Opportunities | Full-Time & Part-Time | Aspire People

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step?

Aspire People are currently recruiting HILTAs and experienced Teaching Assistants to support primary schools across Manchester.

With schools now back for the new academic year, we're working with schools looking for confident support staff who can take on greater responsibility within the classroom, support teachers and provide additional leadership across learning and pupil support.

This is particularly suited to an experienced HLTA or Level 3 TA who is confident working independently and would like to take on more responsibility.

The Role May Include:

• Providing whole-class cover when required
• Delivering planned lessons and learning activities
• Leading 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Supporting teachers with classroom preparation
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional needs
• Monitoring and feeding back on pupil progress
• Supporting behaviour and classroom routines
• Helping pupils develop independence and confidence
• Working across different year groups where required
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and wider school staff

We're Looking For:

• HLTA qualification or strong equivalent experience
• Level 3 TA qualification would be advantageous
• Recent UK primary school experience
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum
• Confident classroom and behaviour management
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Reliable and professional approach

Why Aspire People?

• Immediate opportunities across Manchester
• Full-time and part-time roles
• Daily, short-term and long-term placements
• Potential permanent positions
• Access to a wide network of primary schools
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities across EYFS, KS1 and KS2

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.