Hlta

Prospero Teaching; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching are seeking confident Higher Level Teaching Assistants to cover across South Manchester. The role offers daily supply, short-term and long-term placements with flexible hours from 8:30am to 3:30pm, and can lead to temp-to-perm opportunities.

HLTAs will lead lessons in EYFS to KS2 during teacher absences, support student progress, and adapt activities to meet learner needs while maintaining a safe, inclusive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Right to Work in the UK – no sponsorship.
• HLTA qualification or UK QTS is required.
• Recent experience in a UK primary school is preferred.
• Confidence leading whole classes independently.
• Ability to work across age groups and year groups.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Flexible, proactive and adaptable approach.
• Understanding of the primary curriculum.
• Commitment to safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Lead whole-class teaching during teacher absences across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and learning activities.
• Support pupils’ progress and engagement in learning.
• Adapt lessons to meet different learners’ needs.
• Maintain positive behaviour and high expectations in class.
• Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff and leaders.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Follow school policies at all times.
• Provide feedback on pupil progress.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

HLTA qualification or UK QTS

Job description

• Location: South Manchester
• Salary: GBP120 – GBP150 per day depending on experience
• Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
• Contract: Full-time or part-time, temporary. Temp-to-perm opportunities may be available.

Do you enjoy leading learning but want the flexibility to work across different year groups and schools?

Are you looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing a teaching career, or utilise your HLTA qualification in a rewarding and varied role?

Pperhaps you’re an ECT looking to build confidence and experience across different classes, or an experienced HLTA seeking the flexibility of supply work.

Prospero Teaching are looking for confident and adaptable Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) for opportunities across South Manchester. We can work around your preferences, whether you’re looking for daily supply, short-term cover or long-term placements.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Responsibilities

• Lead whole-class teaching during teacher absences across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and learning activities.
• Support pupils’ academic progress and engagement in learning.
• Adapt lessons and resources to meet the needs of different learners.
• Maintain positive behaviour and high expectations within the classroom.
• Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups where required.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers, support staff and senior leaders.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Follow school policies and procedures at all times.
• Provide feedback on pupil progress and lesson outcomes.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Requirements

• Right to Work in the UK – no sponsorship available.
• HLTA qualification or UK QTS.
• ECTs looking to gain classroom experience are encouraged to apply.
• Recent experience working within a UK primary school.
• Confidence leading whole classes independently.
• Ability to work across different age groups and year groups.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Flexible, proactive and adaptable approach.
• Understanding of the primary curriculum.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.