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Higher Level TA

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Greater Manchester
Date posted : 03/06/26
  1. Full Time
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Job description

HLTA – KS1 Classroom Cover (M25)
Start Date: September 2026
Location: M25
Contract: Full-time, ongoing

A welcoming and inclusive primary school within the M25 area is working in partnership with Teaching Personnel to recruit a confident, experienced, and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to provide full-time classroom cover across Key Stage 1.

This is a full-time, ongoing opportunity, ideal for a proactive HLTA who is passionate about supporting high-quality teaching and learning while making a meaningful impact within a supportive school environment.


About the Role

As an HLTA, you will take on a key role in supporting learning across KS1, including:

  • Leading whole-class sessions in the absence of the class teacher
  • Delivering engaging, pre-planned lessons with confidence
  • Supporting positive behaviour management and maintaining a structured classroom environment
  • Adapting and differentiating learning to meet the needs of all pupils
  • Collaborating closely with teaching staff and following school policies and expectations

The school benefits from a supportive Senior Leadership Team and a collaborative KS1 team, ensuring you feel well-supported in meeting the needs of all learners, including those with SEND.


The Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Hold a recognised HLTA qualification (or equivalent experience)
  • Have strong experience covering full classes within a primary setting
  • Be confident, adaptable, and effective within a KS1 environment
  • Demonstrate a nurturing and enthusiastic approach to education
  • Be skilled in differentiating learning and supporting inclusive practice
  • Communicate clearly and work effectively as part of a team
  • Be reliable, reflective, and committed to high standards

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

  • Wide Range of Opportunities: Access to long-term and permanent roles
  • Ongoing Development: CPD opportunities through our training academy
  • Competitive Weekly Pay: Based on experience (M45 banding)
  • myTP Portal: Simple management of timesheets and bookings
  • Recognition & Rewards: Celebrating your contributions through our Excellence in Education Awards

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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