Primary HLTA Required

Teaching Personnel; Wigan; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Wigan is seeking a passionate and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their team starting September 2025. This full-time role in a supportive school environment involves delivering lessons, providing support to teachers, and monitoring pupil progress. Applicants should possess a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification and have a commitment to children's well-being and progress.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Supportive colleagues and leadership team

Free child protection and prevent duty training

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged pupils is essential.
• Proactive and flexible approach is important.
• Committed to the well-being and progress of every child.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons and interventions across subjects and year groups.
• Lead small group or one-to-one support sessions.
• Assist in the monitoring and assessment of pupil progress.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic HLTA looking to make a real difference in a supportive primary school community?

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a primary school based in Wigan from September 2025. This is a full-time, long-term role in an OFSTED rated ‘Good’ school. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same!

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering planned lessons and interventions across a range of subjects and year groups (EYFS to KS2)
• Leading small group or one-to-one support sessions
• Supporting teachers with planning and classroom management
• Providing cover supervision when required
• Assisting in the monitoring and assessment of pupil progress

We are looking for someone who:

• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Has experience working with primary-aged pupils
• Demonstrates excellent communication and organisational skills
• Has a proactive and flexible approach
• Is committed to the well-being and progress of every child

We offer:

• A welcoming and inclusive school environment
• Supportive colleagues and leadership team
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development through our CPD Academy (Level 3 TA qualification available)
• A dedicated and supportive consultant to guide you through the application/interview process

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your up-to-date CV and a consultant will be in contact within 2 working days!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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