Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Are you an enthusiastic and experienced HLTA ready to make a real impact across schools in Tameside?
Do you have the flexibility, drive, and creativity to help pupils achieve their full potential?

We are working with welcoming and supportive primary schools in the Tameside area who are seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant. In this vital role, you’ll support learning across the school, deliver group teaching sessions to close gaps in knowledge, and provide cover for PPA and staff absences. Schools are looking for someone with strong subject knowledge and a commitment to delivering high-quality support in the classroom.

Location: Tameside SK16

Job Type: Full-time, 8.15am-3.45pm (Temp-to-Perm opportunity)

Salary: £90-£120 per day

Start date: Monday 5^th January 2026

Key Responsibilities:

• Fast-paced position, moving from class to class during the school day
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons to whole classes in the absence of the teacher
• Support teaching and learning across school, working with small groups and 1:1 to raise attainment, particularly within reading, maths and SPaG
• Assisting in the preparation of high quality and effective learning materials
• Provide feedback to pupils and contribute to assessment
• Support the inclusion of pupils with SEND, EAL and varying abilities
• Cover PPA across school, potentially taking ownership of planning of a wider curriculum subject

Qualifications:

• HLTA status (or equivalent Level 4 qualification). Some schools would be willing to consider Level 3 Teaching Assistants who have the confidence and experience to cover class teaching.
• Experience working with primary school children.
• Strong behaviour management, classroom organisation skills and confidence to deliver high quality, engaging lessons.
• A flexible, proactive, and positive attitude.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one.

What Teaching Personnel Offer?

• Opportunity to work in a supportive and vibrant school community.
• Chance to make a real difference in the lives of young learners.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A committed personal recruitment consultant to regularly check in with.

If you’re passionate about teaching and ready for your next career step, apply now with your up-to-date CV. A dedicated consultant will be in touch promptly to discuss the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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.
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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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