Higher Level Teaching Assistant HLTA Key Stage 2

Aspire People; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspiring HLTA or ECT opportunity with Aspire People in a welcoming Year 6 setting in Wythenshawe. The role is full-time from September, supporting a 1.5 form-entry primary school to deliver PPA cover, targeted interventions and SATs booster sessions.

As part of a collaborative team, you will help close learning gaps, deliver engaging lessons to groups and individuals, and work with teachers to monitor progress and tailor learning to pupil needs.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised HLTA qualification or higher, such as QTS.
• Experience working in a primary school setting.
• Strong understanding of the Key Stage 2 curriculum, ideally Year 6.
• Confidence to lead whole-class learning and targeted intervention groups.
• Organised, enthusiastic and committed to helping pupils reach potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead PPA cover across the Year 6 cohort.
• Plan and deliver high-quality intervention groups and SATs booster sessions.
• Support pupils to close learning gaps and maximise progress.
• Deliver engaging learning to whole classes, small groups and individuals.
• Collaborate with experienced teachers to monitor progress and adapt learning to pupil needs.

Skills

PPA leadership

Intervention delivery

SATs booster sessions

Whole-class teaching

Progress monitoring

Education

HLTA qualification

QTS

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) / Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Wythenshawe | Full‑Time | September 2026 Start

Are you a qualified HLTA or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to further develop your classroom practice within a supportive primary school?

We are partnering with a welcoming 1.5 form‑entry primary school in Wythenshawe to appoint a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the team on a full‑time basis from September.

The Role

Working closely with the Year 6 team, you will:

• Lead PPA cover across the year group.
• Plan and deliver high‑quality intervention groups and SATs booster sessions.
• Support pupils to close learning gaps and maximise progress.
• Deliver engaging learning to whole classes, small groups and individual pupils.
• Work alongside experienced teachers to monitor progress and adapt learning to meet pupils’ needs.

This opportunity is suitable for candidates who:

• Hold a recognised HLTA qualification or a higher qualification, such as Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have experience working within a primary school setting.
• Have a good understanding of the Key Stage 2 curriculum, ideally including Year 6.
• Can confidently lead whole‑class learning and targeted intervention groups.
• Are organised, enthusiastic and committed to helping pupils achieve their full potential.

This role would also be an excellent opportunity for an Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Who has recently completed their teacher training and is looking to further develop their classroom practice before embarking on their first full teaching role. Working alongside an experienced and supportive teaching team, you’ll have the opportunity to strengthen your confidence in planning, behaviour management, assessment and intervention delivery while gaining invaluable experience within a Year 6 setting.

The School

This friendly and inclusive 1.5 form‑entry primary school has a strong community ethos and a supportive leadership team who are committed to developing their staff as well as their pupils. You’ll become part of a collaborative environment where professional development is encouraged and every member of the team is valued.

The school is conveniently located in Wythenshawe, with excellent access via the motorway network and within walking distance of Newall Green Metrolink stop.

Why Aspire People?

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Weekly pay.
• Long‑term, full‑time opportunity with the potential to become permanent.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

If you’re an experienced HLTA or an ECT looking to continue developing your skills within a supportive primary school, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting September opportunity. The Headteacher is wanting to look at CVs this week, and then will arrange interviews to take place in August for a September start.

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.