HLTA-Ready Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Primary

Tradewind Recruitment; Salford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an experienced HLTA/ECT or Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Salford (M6) on a full-time basis until December half term.

The role involves providing classroom and learning support across the school, taking HLTA-level responsibilities when required, leading lessons, delivering interventions and supporting pupils, including those with additional needs, while working closely with class teachers.

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school environment.
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Experience or willingness to step up to HLTA duties.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the primary school.
• Lead lessons or planned learning activities.
• Cover classes and deliver interventions.
• Provide targeted support to pupils, including those with additional needs.
• Manage behaviour and maintain high expectations.
• Work with teachers to support pupil progress.
• Create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Significant experience in a primary school

HLTA experience or readiness for HLTA duties

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an experienced HLTA/ECT or Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Salford (M6) on a full-time basis until December half term.

The role involves providing classroom and learning support across the school, taking HLTA-level responsibilities when required, leading lessons, delivering interventions and supporting pupils, including those with additional needs, while working closely with class teachers.