Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Primary

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term opportunities

Competitive daily rates

Dedicated consultant support

Access to primary school network

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support primary schools across the Manchester area. You will help delivering interventions, support teachers, and contribute to the running of the classroom day-to-day.

The ideal candidate holds an HLTA qualification or equivalent, has strong classroom management and communication skills, and is confident leading groups independently. This is a long-term, permanent opportunity with competitive daily rates.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong previous experience within a primary school.
• Confident leading groups of pupils independently.
• Excellent communication and organisation.
• Reliable, proactive and professional.

Responsibilities

• Support learning across EYFS, KS1 or KS2.
• Lead small-group learning and intervention sessions.
• Cover classes when required and support teacher absence.
• Support phonics, literacy and numeracy interventions.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback.
• Help manage positive behaviour and classroom routines.

Skills

HLTA qualification

Primary school experience

Group leadership

Behaviour management

Communication

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Primary
Full-Time Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistants to support primary schools across the local area.

We are looking for confident and experienced HLTAs who are comfortable taking responsibility for groups of pupils, delivering interventions and supporting teachers with the wider running of the classroom.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HLTA looking for a new long-term position or someone looking to take the next step in their education career.

The Role:

• Supporting teaching and learning across EYFS, KS1 or KS2
• Leading small-group learning and intervention sessions
• Covering classes where required
• Supporting PPA and teacher absence
• Working with pupils who require additional support
• Supporting phonics, literacy and numeracy interventions
• Helping manage positive behaviour and classroom routines
• Providing guidance and support to Teaching Assistants where appropriate
• Working alongside teachers and SENCOs
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback
• Contributing to the wider life of the school

The Ideal Candidate:

• Holds an HLTA qualification or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong previous experience within a primary school
• Confident leading groups of pupils independently
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Able to adapt support to different pupil needs
• Excellent communication and organisation
• Reliable, proactive and professional
• SEND experience is desirable

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Competitive daily rates
• Access to a wide network of primary schools
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Support throughout the recruitment and compliance process

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.