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

Prospero Teaching; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading teaching recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a primary school in Milnrow, Greater Manchester. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to support teaching and learning while making a positive impact in the school community. Ideal candidates will possess an HLTA qualification, strong communication skills, and previous classroom experience. Start date is November 2025 with a potential for extension.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent (essential).
• Previous experience working as an HLTA or in a similar classroom-based role.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching and learning.
• Delivering small group or whole-class sessions.
• Providing targeted intervention support.
• Assisting with planning and assessment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Behaviour management skills

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a primary school based in Milnrow, Greater Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and motivated HLTA looking to make a positive impact in a vibrant school community.

Contract / Position Details

• Location: Milnrow, Greater Manchester
• Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• Type of work: Supporting teaching and learning, delivering small group or whole-class sessions, providing targeted intervention support, and assisting with planning and assessment
• Start date: November 2025
• Duration: 1-term contract (with the possibility of extension)
• End date: End of Autumn Term (Term 1)
• Contract type: Temporary
• Full time/Part time: Full time
• Pay rate: Dependent on experience and pay scale
• Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent (essential)
• Previous experience working as an HLTA or in a similar classroom-based role
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued within the last year
• Strong communication, organisational, and behaviour management skills

Eligibility

• Have the right to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. All successful candidates will be subject to relevant safeguarding and vetting checks before starting work.

Any adult working with children or vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and promoting their welfare.

If you are interested in this HLTA role and would like to apply, please send your most up-to-date CV.

Please note - only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.