Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Year 1

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is hiring a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a primary school in Central Manchester to support a Year 1 class. The role is full-time, starting ASAP, initially until Christmas with a potential extension through to the end of the academic year.

The ideal candidate is an experienced HLTA or a graduate with prior work with children, available Monday to Friday and holding a DBS on Update Service. UK degree is desirable for graduates.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a primary setting.
• Ability to lead a Year 1 class or cover lessons confidently.
• Strong communication and classroom-management skills.
• UK degree is desirable for graduate applicants.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead learning within a Year 1 classroom.
• Cover PPA sessions and lead the class in the teacher's absence.
• Deliver engaging lessons and activities in line with the school's curriculum.
• Support pupils with their learning, progress and development.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team.
• Adapt activities to meet the needs of individual pupils.
• Build positive and professional relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

Skills

Classroom management

PPA cover

Student engagement

Communication skills

Education

UK degree (desirable)

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Year 1

Location: Central Manchester

Contract: Full-time, initially until Christmas with the potential to extend until the end of the academic year

Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) or a graduate with previous experience working with children?

Aspire People are currently recruiting for a full-time HLTA to join a primary school in Central Manchester, supporting a Year 1 class. The role is available to start ASAP and will initially run until Christmas, with the potential for the right candidate to be extended through to the end of the academic year.

We are ideally looking for a UK graduate who has previous experience working with children, whether through university placements, volunteering, internships or previous employment.

The Role

• Support and lead learning within a Year 1 classroom.
• Confidently cover PPA sessions and lead the class in the teacher's absence.
• Deliver engaging lessons and activities in line with the school's curriculum.
• Support pupils with their learning, progress and development.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team.
• Adapt activities to meet the needs of individual pupils.
• Build positive and professional relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working with children, ideally within a primary school.
• Experience leading a class or covering lessons would be highly desirable.
• The confidence to work independently and take responsibility for a classroom.
• A UK degree is desirable, particularly for graduate applicants.
• Strong communication and classroom-management skills.
• A positive, enthusiastic and professional approach.
• Availability to work full-time, Monday-Friday.
• The ability to start ASAP.
• A DBS on the Update Service.
• References covering the last 2 years.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HLTA or graduate looking to develop their career within a primary school in Central Manchester. The position is initially until Christmas, with the possibility of a longer-term opportunity until the end of the academic year for the right candidate.

If you are confident leading a class, covering PPA and supporting pupils in Year 1,

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