Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Primary Schools Across Wigan

Daily Rate: £100 - £120 (depending on experience and role responsibilities)

Are you passionate about making a difference in a primary school setting?

Are you a qualified HLTA – or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to gain valuable classroom experience before securing a permanent role?

Teaching Personnel are proud to be working closely with a range of vibrant and welcoming primary schools across Wigan, providing Higher Level Teaching Assistants to support pupils’ learning, lead small group work, and occasionally cover whole classes.

Whether you're an experienced HLTA or a newly qualified teacher looking to build experience, we have flexible opportunities to suit you!

What We Offer:

• Exciting HLTA roles across Early Years, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2
• Full-time, part-time, and flexible day-to-day work to fit your lifestyle
• Clear temp-to-perm pathways for those seeking long-term career development
• Access to free and discounted accredited CPD courses through our CPD Academy
• Warm, supportive school environments with excellent staff teams
• Easy access to local schools via public transport or road networks

Ideal Candidates Will Be:

• Qualified HLTAs OR Early Career Teachers (ECTs) seeking classroom experience
• Confident to lead small group interventions or deliver whole-class sessions
• Positive, proactive, and adaptable in different classroom environments
• Committed to promoting the progress and development of all pupils
• Holders of (or willing to apply for) a Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• The UK’s leading education recruitment agency
• Tailored support from a local, Wigan-based consultant
• Opportunities to secure long-term or permanent roles through temp-to-perm placements
• Gain essential school-based experience if you're an ECT preparing for a first permanent role
• 80+ branches nationally, offering a local and personalised service

If you’re a passionate HLTA or an ECT looking for rewarding opportunities in Wigan’s primary schools, we would love to hear from you!

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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