HLTA

Aspire People; Stoke; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive primary school as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in the Cheadle area. You will play a vital role in shaping learning experiences, collaborating with teachers, and supporting children's development in a nurturing environment. The role requires a HLTA qualification and offers opportunities for professional development whilst making a significant impact on students' lives.

Qualifications

• Recognised HLTA qualification or NVQ Level 4 or above required.
• Experience in a primary educational setting preferred.
• Strong understanding of child development and curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned learning activities to individuals and groups.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, adapting learning activities.
• Support curriculum planning in subjects like Literacy and Numeracy.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Child development understanding

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

ICT skills

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent (NVQ Level 4 or above)

English and Maths qualifications equivalent to NVQ Level 2

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Join a Vibrant and Inclusive Primary School

Cheadle Area
Start Date: September 2025
27.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:00pm)

Are you a passionate and experienced HLTA looking to take the next step in your career within a warm, inclusive, and child-focused learning environment? Aspire are working with a well-regarded primary school in the Cheadle area to recruit Higher Level Teaching Assistants to join their supportive and collaborative team.

The Role:
As a HLTA, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping learning experiences for pupils across different year groups. Working closely with class teachers, you'll support planning and lead lessons, deliver interventions, and contribute to the overall development of children in the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver planned learning activities to individuals, small groups, and occasionally whole classes.
- Monitor and assess pupil progress, adapting activities to meet diverse learning needs.
- Support curriculum planning, particularly in areas such as Literacy, Numeracy, Science, SEN, or Early Years.
- Collaborate with teaching staff and contribute to a multi-disciplinary team environment.


What We're Looking For:
To be successful in this role, you should bring:
- A recognised HLTA qualification (or equivalent - NVQ Level 4 or above).
- Previous experience supporting children's learning in an educational setting.
- Strong curriculum knowledge and child development understanding.
- The ability to plan and lead engaging, inclusive lessons.
- Experience supporting or leading teams and contributing to school improvement.
- Confident ICT skills and familiarity with classroom technologies.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- English and Maths qualifications equivalent to NVQ Level 2.

Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a nurturing and progressive school that puts children's wellbeing at the heart of everything it does. You'll be part of a welcoming and passionate team, committed to continuous professional development and to making a real difference in the lives of young learners.

If you're an enthusiastic HLTA looking to join a forward-thinking school community, we'd love to hear from you.

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.