Interventions Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Eccles; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK-based education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a full-time temporary position in a primary school based in Salford. The ideal candidate will possess an HLTA qualification or equivalent and previous experience in a similar role. Responsibilities include supporting teaching and learning, delivering group sessions, and providing intervention support. A valid enhanced child barred list DBS is essential for this role, and the contract duration is one term with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Experience working as an HLTA or in a similar classroom-based role.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in a primary school environment.
• Deliver small group or whole-class sessions.
• Provide targeted intervention support.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Behaviour management skills

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a primary school based in Salford

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and motivated HLTA looking to make a positive impact in a vibrant school community.

Contract / Position Details

• Location: Salford
• Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• Type of work: Supporting teaching and learning, delivering small group or whole-class sessions, providing targeted intervention support and assisting with planning and assessment
• Start date: January 2026
• Duration: 1-term contract (with the possibility of extension)
• End date: End of Autumn Term (Term 1)
• Contract type: Temporary
• Full time/Part time: Full time
• Pay rate: Dependent on experience and pay scale
• Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent (essential)
• Previous experience working as an HLTA or in a similar classroom-based role
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued within the last year
• Strong communication, organisational, and behaviour management skills

Eligibility

To be eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching, you must:

• Have the right to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)