Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Wigan Council; Wigan; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support Key Stage 2 pupils. This role involves delivering planned lessons, managing behavior, and supporting all pupils effectively. The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated team, working to ensure a stimulating and supportive learning environment. This position offers the opportunity to make a real impact in children's education and personal development.

Benefits

Supportive and enthusiastic colleagues

Well-resourced classrooms

Polite and motivated children

Qualifications

• Experience of covering pre-set lessons in absence of teacher.
• Ability to manage behaviour appropriately.
• Deliver specific support to raise attainment of pupils.
• Work as part of a team and establish good relationships.
• Demonstrate initiative and good time management.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term cover for whole classes and supervise pupils.
• Motivate and inspire pupils in a purposeful learning environment.
• Support high standards of behaviour and conduct within the school.

Skills

Behaviour management

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Numeracy

Literacy

Job description

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32.5 hours per week, term time working 39 weeks per year

Required for January 2026

Garrett Hall Primary prides itself on providing a safe, calm, happy and stimulating environment for our children. We support them as they learn and grow into independent and confident learners.

We are looking to appoint a highly effective and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work with pupils across the school in Key Stage 2.

This role will complement the work of teachers by taking responsibility for providing short-term cover for whole classes and supervision for classes of pupils in the absence of the teacher, including the delivery of planned lessons and learning activities to support the progress of pupils during PPA.

The successful candidate will be able to motivate and inspire pupils. They will have the ability to work calmly under pressure and to adapt quickly and effectively to changing circumstances/situations. Together with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, they will apply behaviour management policies and strategies which contribute to a purposeful learning environment.

Other responsibilities include assisting in the promotion of high standards of behaviour and conduct within the school and to provide support for colleagues through the enactment of school policy and procedures. Supporting colleagues as directed in all aspects of learning, personal development, and emotional literacy both within classrooms and in other defined learning environments.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of covering pre-set lessons in the absence of the teacher.
• Be able to manage behaviour appropriately.
• Be able to deliver specific support to raise attainment of pupils.
• Be able to work as part of a team establishing good relationships within the school team and the wider school community.
• Be confident and able to work using your own initiative within a supportive team.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Provide effective support to all pupils.
• Support the inclusive ethos of the school.
• Have good numeracy / literacy skills.
• Have the ability to demonstrate initiative and good time management.

In return we offer:

• Polite, well-behaved and motivated children.
• Supportive and enthusiastic colleagues.
• Well resourced, modern, and stimulating classroom environments.

If you would like any further information, please contact Mrs J Bennett, School Business Manager, at 01942 883340 or e-mail [emailprotected].

Interview date: 23rd October 2025

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check.

The employer is committed to safeguarding.

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