HLTA

Aspire People; Low Crompton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Flexible working

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking an experienced HLTA to support a range of year groups and pupils with additional needs in Oldham. You will deliver planned lessons and run interventions under the guidance of the class teacher.

The role requires safeguarding knowledge, an enhanced DBS, and valid references. You will cover classes, adapt resources, and collaborate with therapists and staff. Competitive daily rates and flexible working offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or vulnerable adults with complex needs.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection understanding.
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• References covering the last 24 months and an enhanced DBS on Update service (or willingness to obtain one)

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons and interventions under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Lead small group and one-to-one sessions to support learning and development.
• Cover whole classes during teacher absence.
• Adapt resources and activities to meet individual pupil needs.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and promote positive behaviour.
• Assist with personal care and emotional regulation where required.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, feeding back to teachers and SENCO.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to create an inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to the preparation of classroom materials and displays.
• Ensure safeguarding and health & safety policies are followed at all times.

Skills

Safeguarding & child protection

Excellent communication

Behaviour management

Adapt teaching strategies

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

HLTA - High Learning Teaching Assistant

Location: Oldham

Contract: Full-time, Temporary

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking for a rewarding role in a primary school? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join a supportive team and make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs. In this role you will be supporting a variety of year groups.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons and interventions under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Lead small group and one-to-one sessions to support learning and development.
• Cover whole classes during teacher absence.
• Adapt resources and activities to meet individual pupil needs.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and promote positive behaviour.
• Assist with personal care and emotional regulation where required.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, feeding back to teachers and SENCO.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to create an inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to the preparation of classroom materials and displays.
• Ensure safeguarding and health & safety policies are followed at all times.

Requirements

• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience working with children or vulnerable adults with complex needs.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
• Employment references covering the last 24 months
• An enhanced DBS on the Update service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Safeguarding training

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates.
• Flexible working through our agency.
• Ongoing professional development and support.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact in a specialist setting.

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