Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a committed Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a full-time role in Prestwich. The successful candidate will support teachers and provide targeted assistance to pupils, fostering a positive learning environment. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about education and dedicated to helping children thrive.

Benefits

Choice and Flexibility

CPD Academy

Weekly Pay

myTP Platform

Safe Working Practices

Recognition

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a HLTA role or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of supporting pupils with diverse needs.
• Passion for helping children succeed academically and emotionally.

Responsibilities

• Support class teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils.
• Assist with planning and tracking pupil progress.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

Teamwork

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Full-Time Role in Prestwich
Start Date: As soon as possible

Teaching Personnel is proud to be working in partnership with an inclusive, forward-thinking primary school in Prestwich that is dedicated to helping every child thrive. The school fosters a nurturing and collaborative environment that supports academic achievement and emotional wellbeing. They are now seeking a committed and experienced Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team.

About the Role:
As a HLTA, you’ll work closely with class teachers to support high-quality teaching and learning across the curriculum. Your focus will be to provide targeted support for individual pupils and small groups, helping to ensure all children make progress and reach their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about education, enjoys working collaboratively, and is committed to supporting pupils in every aspect of their development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support class teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons
• Provide 1:1 and small group support, both within the classroom and in intervention sessions
• Contribute to creating a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
• Support pupils’ emotional wellbeing and social development
• Assist with planning, resource preparation, and tracking pupil progress
• Deliver targeted interventions for students with additional learning needs
• Maintain effective communication with teaching staff, parents, and external professionals

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in a HLTA role or equivalent
• A strong understanding of how to support pupils with diverse needs
• Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for helping children succeed academically and emotionally

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Choice and Flexibility – Access a wide range of roles to suit your skills and preferences
• CPD Academy – Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Weekly Pay – Competitive pay based on your experience and availability
• myTP Platform – Streamlined digital tools to manage your admin and communication
• Safe Working Practices – We prioritise your safety and professional reputation
• Recognition – Celebrate your impact through our Excellence in Education Awards

If you're enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive school environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today by submitting your up-to-date CV, and a member of our team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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