Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Warrington

Teaching Personnel; Warrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency in the UK is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to provide support across Key Stages 1 and 2. The ideal candidate will hold HLTA status and have experience in primary school settings. This position offers flexible working options and the opportunity to make a significant impact on children's learning and development.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Flexible working options

Supportive school culture

Qualifications

• Experience in primary school settings across KS1 and KS2.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Teach whole classes in the teacher's absence.
• Run targeted interventions for core subjects.
• Plan and deliver engaging learning activities.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

HLTA status or Level 4 equivalent

Job description

Overview

Role: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – WA3 area

Contract: Temporary – full-time or part-time

Start date: September 2025

A welcoming primary school in the WA3 area is looking for an experienced HLTA to join the team from September. You’ll be required to provide high-quality support across Key Stages 1 and 2, leading whole-class sessions when teachers are absent and delivering small-group or one-to-one interventions to help pupils achieve their best.

Responsibilities

• Teach pre-planned lessons to whole classes in the teacher’s absence.
• Run targeted interventions to boost progress in core subjects.
• Support the planning and delivery of engaging learning activities.
• Work alongside teachers, SENCO and support staff to meet a range of pupil needs.
• Help maintain a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment.

Candidate Requirements

• Hold HLTA status or a recognised Level 4 equivalent.
• Primary school experience, ideally across both KS1 and KS2.
• Confident classroom management and the flexibility to adapt to different groups.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

What Teaching Personnel offer

• A friendly, supportive staff team and a positive school culture.
• Ongoing professional development through Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy.
• Flexible working options.
• The chance to make a real difference to children’s progress and wellbeing.
• Dedicated guidance from an experienced consultant.

If you’re an enthusiastic HLTA ready for a new challenge, send through your updated CV today, or contact our Wigan & Warrington team on 01942 355 059 to be considered for this opportunity.

Teaching Personnel is an equal opportunities employer.