Higher Level Teaching Assistant - EYFS

Aspire People; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency in the UK is seeking a passionate HLTA for a full-time role focusing on early years education in a supportive primary school environment. The ideal candidate will have HLTA status or significant EYFS experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and a commitment to nurturing young learners. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact and grow professionally within a caring team.

Benefits

Supportive staff and leadership team

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
• Confident in delivering lessons and leading activities independently.
• Experience in providing support across EYFS and occasionally KS1.

Responsibilities

• Cover PPA time in both Nursery and Reception classes.
• Lead small group sessions and support whole-class teaching.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities.
• Maintain a nurturing and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Classroom management

Understanding of EYFS framework

Education

HLTA status or significant EYFS experience

Job description

HLTA - EYFS & KS1 Focus Full-Time Role in Primary School

Rochdale. Start: November 2025 Full-Time, Term Time.

The Role

Full-time, term-time only position.

• Responsible for covering PPA time in both Nursery and Reception classes.
• Leading small group sessions and supporting whole-class teaching.
• Planning and delivering age-appropriate activities that support the EYFS curriculum.
• Supporting class teachers across EYFS and occasionally into KS1 as needed.
• Helping to maintain a nurturing and engaging learning environment.

Ideal Candidate

• Holds HLTA status or has significant EYFS experience (former Nursery Managers highly encouraged to apply).
• Confident in delivering lessons and leading activities independently.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and classroom management skills.
• Passionate about early years education and supporting young learners.

Why This Role?

• Work in a caring, inclusive school with a strong early years team.
• Make a meaningful impact in the foundation stage of children's learning.
• Opportunity to use your leadership skills in a classroom-based role.
• Supportive staff and leadership team with a focus on professional growth.

If you're passionate about early education and ready to step into a rewarding HLTA role, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us to find out more!

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.