Higher Level Teaching Assistant - EYFS

Aspire People; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is looking for an HLTA with a focus on EYFS and KS1 in Rochdale. The ideal candidate will cover PPA time in Nursery and Reception, deliver lessons, and support the curriculum. Passion for early years education and strong classroom management skills are essential. This full-time, term-time position starts in November 2025 and offers a supportive environment.

Benefits

Supportive staff and leadership team

Opportunity for professional growth

Qualifications

• Holds HLTA status or significant EYFS experience.
• Confident in delivering lessons independently.
• Strong understanding of EYFS framework and child development.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• Passionate about early years education.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for covering PPA time in Nursery and Reception classes.
• Leading small group sessions and supporting whole-class teaching.
• Planning and delivering age-appropriate activities for EYFS.
• Helping to maintain a nurturing and engaging learning environment.

Skills

EYFS experience

Classroom management

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Leadership skills

Education

HLTA status or significant EYFS experience

Job description

Overview

HLTA - EYFS & KS1 Focus | Full-Time Role in Primary School | Rochdale | Start: November 2025 | Full-Time, Term Time

Responsibilities

• 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