Higher Level Teaching Assistant - HLTA

TeacherActive; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning in primary schools across Manchester. The ideal candidate will have HLTA status and a minimum of 1 year of experience in a UK primary school. This role offers competitive pay, flexible working patterns, and the opportunity to work in a range of supportive schools.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Flexible working patterns

Access to training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of UK primary school experience.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Flexible, organised, and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead whole-class sessions and deliver interventions.
• Provide high-quality classroom support across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.

Skills

HLTA status or equivalent qualification

Confidence covering planned lessons in the absence of the teacher

Strong behaviour management

Communication skills

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Primary Schools in Manchester

Location: Manchester

Salary: Competitive, paid weekly

Start Date: January

Are you an experienced HLTA with a passion for supporting teaching and learning in primary education? We are currently seeking qualified HLTAs with at least 1 year of experience in a UK primary school setting to join our trusted team working with schools across Manchester.

TeacherActive is proud to work with a network of primary schools who are looking for capable and confident HLTAs to lead whole-class sessions, deliver interventions, and provide high-quality classroom support across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• HLTA status or equivalent qualification
• A minimum of 1 year of UK primary school experience
• Confidence covering planned lessons in the absence of the teacher
• A flexible, organised, and professional approach
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND and/or delivering small group interventions is a bonus

What You'll Get:

• Opportunities in a range of supportive and welcoming schools
• Weekly pay and flexible working patterns
• A dedicated consultant focused on your career goals
• Access to training and development opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for an HLTA looking to build relationships in local schools and take the next step in their education career.

Apply now to be considered for current and upcoming HLTA roles across Manchester.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.