HLTA

Aspire People; Oldham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Flexible agency work

Professional development support

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking an experienced HLTA to join a primary school in Oldham. This full-time temporary post offers a rewarding chance to support pupils with additional needs across year groups.

You will deliver planned lessons, run small groups, cover lessons when needed, adapt materials, and collaborate with teachers, therapists and staff to create an inclusive learning environment while upholding safeguarding and health & safety policies.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience with children or vulnerable adults with complex needs.
• Enhanced DBS (Update Service) or willingness to obtain one.
• Safeguarding training and knowledge of child protection.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons and interventions under teacher guidance.
• Lead small groups and 1:1 sessions to support learning.
• Cover whole classes during teacher absence.
• Adapt resources to meet individual pupil needs.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and promote positive behaviour.
• Assist with personal care and emotional regulation as required.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and feedback to teachers.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and support staff to foster inclusion.
• Prepare classroom materials and displays.
• Ensure safeguarding and health & safety policies are followed.

Skills

HLTA qualification

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.