Flexible Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Flexible Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Wigan

Location: Wigan
Start Date: Immediate and September starts available
Daily Rate: £105 – £140 (paid weekly via PAYE)

Work When You Want, Where You Want!

Are you looking for flexibility in your working week while continuing to make a difference in the classroom? Whether you are balancing family commitments, part-time study, or simply want more control over your schedule, this role is designed for you.

Teaching Personnel is partnering with a network of supportive primary schools across Wigan, offering flexible day-to-day and short-term opportunities for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs). You decide when and where you work — we’ll take care of the rest.

What the Role Offers:

• Full control of your availability through an easy-to-use online portal.
• Opportunities across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 settings.
• The chance to lead whole-class sessions, deliver targeted interventions, and support PPA cover.
• Weekly pay via PAYE.
• A personal, supportive consultant dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.

What We’re Looking For:

• HLTA qualification or significant TA experience with whole-class delivery.
• Confidence managing classrooms and adapting to new settings.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive and positive approach to supporting children’s learning.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply).

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Full control over your working week and locations.
• Access to professional development through our exclusive CPD training platform.
• Priority placements in well-resourced, supportive schools.
• Friendly, experienced consultants to guide and support you.

Whether you’re looking for a couple of days a week or full-time supply, you’ll have the freedom to build a schedule that works for you while continuing to inspire young learners.

Apply now with your most up-to-date CV to begin your flexible HLTA journey.

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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