Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Description:

HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) | Full-Time

Prestwich
Start Date: September 2026
⏰ Hours: Full-Time

Teaching Personnel is working alongside a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Prestwich to recruit a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a full-time role starting in September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or qualified HLTA looking to take the next step in their career, supporting teaching and learning across the school while making a positive impact on pupil outcomes.

The Role

As a HLTA, you will work closely with class teachers to support learning, deliver interventions, and lead lessons when required.

Key responsibilities include:

Delivering targeted interventions and small group sessions
Supporting pupils to achieve their academic and personal goals
Leading planned learning activities across the curriculum
Assisting with lesson preparation and classroom organisation
Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to staff
Promoting positive behaviour and pupil wellbeing
About You

We're looking for someone who:

Holds a HLTA qualification or has relevant classroom experience
Is confident supporting learning across primary age groups
Has strong communication and teamwork skills
Is passionate about helping children succeed
Has a good understanding of safeguarding and inclusion
What We Offer

✅ Competitive weekly pay
✅ Access to CPD and professional development opportunities
✅ Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
✅ Easy administration through the myTP portal
✅ Opportunities to progress within education

Apply Today

If you're ready to take the next step in your education career and make a real difference in the classroom, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today to be considered.

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.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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