Higher Level Teaching Assistant

HLTA / PPA Cover Opportunities – Hindley & Orrell (Wigan)

September 2025 Start | £100–£130 per day | £100 bonus available

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with two welcoming primary schools in Wigan – one in Hindley and one in Orrell – to recruit for two full-time HLTA/PPA Cover roles starting in September 2025.

These roles are ideal for confident and adaptable educators who can support across both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, delivering small group interventions in the mornings and PPA class cover in the afternoons.

The Roles:

• Full-time positions: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm.
• Pay: £90–£115 per day (paid weekly via PAYE – no umbrella or admin fees)
• Start Date: September 2025.
• Location: Hindley (WN2) and Orrell (WN5), Wigan.
• School Type: Church of England and Community Primary settings.
• Contract: Full academic year with potential for permanent opportunities.

What We’re Looking For:

• HLTA qualification or significant experience in classroom cover.
• Comfortable working with different year groups and pupil needs.
• Strong behaviour management and confident classroom presence.
• Experience delivering interventions for English and Maths is desirable.
• A professional, flexible, and proactive approach to support learning.

Why Apply Through Teaching Personnel?

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Weekly pay through our in-house payroll – no umbrella companies
• Access to local CPD, online training, and teaching resources
• £200 bonus if we secure your next long-term role with us*

If you're an enthusiastic HLTA or aspiring teacher looking to make a difference in local Wigan schools, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to express interest and begin your registration with Teaching Personnel ahead of the September 2025 start date.

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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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