Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job description

HLTA - High Learning Teaching Assistant
Location: M12, Longsight, Manchester
Contract: Full-time, Temporary
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking for a rewarding role in a primary school? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join a supportive team and make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs. In this role you will be supporting a variety of year groups.
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Job Responsibilities
As an HLTA, you will:

• Deliver planned lessons and interventions under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Lead small group and one-to-one sessions to support learning and development.
• Cover whole classes during teacher absence.
• Adapt resources and activities to meet individual pupil needs.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and promote positive behaviour.
• Assist with personal care and emotional regulation where required.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, feeding back to teachers and SENCO.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to create an inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to the preparation of classroom materials and displays.
• Ensure safeguarding and health & safety policies are followed at all times.

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Requirements

• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience working with children or vulnerable adults with complex needs.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
• Employment references covering the last 24 months
• An enhanced DBS on the Update service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Safeguarding training

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What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates.
• Flexible working through our agency.
• Ongoing professional development and support.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact in a specialist setting.

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 Disclos...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Heaton Chapel

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

14-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English