Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Primary Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Classroom Cover & Intervention Support

Manchester & Surrounding Areas | Flexible & Long-Term Opportunities | Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting confident and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistants to support primary schools across Manchester and the surrounding areas.

This opportunity is suited to an experienced education professional who can take initiative, lead learning activities and provide effective classroom support when the class teacher is unavailable or working with other pupils.

Depending on the school''s requirements and your qualifications, responsibilities may include delivering planned lessons, leading small-group interventions and supporting pupils who need additional help to access learning.

The Role:

* Leading planned lessons or learning activities in line with school guidance
* Providing classroom cover within the responsibilities agreed with the school
* Delivering targeted interventions in Maths, English, phonics or other curriculum areas
* Supporting pupils with SEND and adapting activities to meet individual needs
* Maintaining positive behaviour and clear classroom expectations
* Preparing resources and helping ensure learning activities run smoothly
* Monitoring pupil understanding and providing feedback to teaching staff
* Supporting the development of pupils'' independence and confidence
* Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff
* Following school policies, safeguarding procedures and agreed lesson plans

The Ideal Candidate:

* Has recent UK-based school experience within the last two years
* Holds a recognised HLTA qualification or can demonstrate an equivalent relevant qualification and experience appropriate to the role
* Has experience leading groups, delivering learning activities or providing classroom cover
* Has a good understanding of the primary curriculum
* Demonstrates confident communication and behaviour management skills
* Can work independently while following the school''s expectations and procedures
* Is organised, adaptable and committed to safeguarding

Experience supporting SEND, leading interventions or covering classes across different primary year groups would be advantageous.

Why Work with Aspire People?

* Opportunities across a range of primary schools
* Daily supply and longer-term placements
* Competitive daily pay rates
* Dedicated consultant support
* Opportunities to use and develop your higher-level classroom skills

If you are an experienced HLTA looking for your next school opportunity, apply today to discuss current roles with Aspire People.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.