Higher Level Teaching Assistant. Job in Manchester Education & Training Jobs

REESON Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education staffing agency in Manchester seeks a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a full-time role supporting KS1/KS2 in a welcoming primary school in Bolton. The ideal candidate will have recent classroom support experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach. The role includes support for class routines and delivering lessons when required. Competitive pay rates and opportunities for a permanent contract are available.

Benefits

Opportunity for a permanent contract

Free safeguarding training

Weekly pay

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Recent experience supporting classroom teaching.
• Confidence in supporting or delivering lessons.
• Proactive and professional commitment.

Responsibilities

• Support class teacher and cover lessons as needed.
• Manage classroom routines and assess pupil progress.
• Collaborate with teachers and external professionals.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Behaviour management skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Location: Bolton - BL3
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (30-minute lunch break)
Pay Rate: 13.69 to 15.83 per hour
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term

Reeson Education is seeking a dedicated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support across KS1/KS2 in a welcoming and inclusive primary school in the Bolton area. This full‑time, long‑term Higher Level Teaching Assistant position is ideal for someone ready to take on more responsibility while still supporting class teaching and pupil development.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Role

• The Higher Level Teaching Assistant will support the class teacher and cover lessons when required.
• The Higher Level Teaching Assistant will support classroom routines, planning support where necessary and assessing pupil progress.
• The Higher Level Teaching Assistant will work collaboratively with teachers, senior leaders, and external professionals.

Ideal Candidate

• Have recent experience supporting classroom teaching.
• Be confident supporting or delivering lessons in the teacher's absence.
• Be a proactive, professional, and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, organisation, and behaviour management skills.

Requirements

• Valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply).
• Two references covering the last two years.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Availability for full-time, long‑term work as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant.

Benefits

• Long‑term, full‑time role with consistent hours and a supportive environment.
• Opportunity for a permanent contract.
• Free safeguarding training and ongoing CPD for Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
• Weekly pay and direct support from a specialist Reeson consultant.

If you are a confident and reliable Higher Level Teaching Assistant ready to make a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV!

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%