Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Tameside

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

Salary: £90-£120 per day

Start date: Monday 3^rd November 2025

Are you a passionate and experienced HLTA looking to make a real difference across Key Stage 1?
Do you have the flexibility, drive, and creativity to support pupils in reaching their full potential?

We’re working with a welcoming and forward-thinking primary school in the Tameside area who are looking to appoint a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support learning across Key Stage 1. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and skilled HLTA to join a supportive team and play a vital role in the classroom. The role has arisen as the school are thinking ahead and want to address gaps in learning within Year 1 phonics, support preparation for Year 2 summative assessments and cover staff absences.

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 Year 1 and Year 2, working with small groups and 1:1 to raise attainment, particularly within phonics, 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

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

• HLTA status (or equivalent Level 4 qualification)
• Experience working across KS1 and teaching of phonics
• 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.

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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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