Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Flexible Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Wigan
Location: Wigan
Start Date: Immediate and September 2025 starts available
Daily Rate: £105 – £140 (paid weekly via PAYE)

Teaching on Your Terms – Flexible Work for Qualified HLTAs

Are you a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant seeking more flexibility in your working week? Whether you're managing other commitments, studying part-time, or simply looking for a better work-life balance, this role offers you the chance to stay in the classroom while maintaining full control over your schedule.

Teaching Personnel is working in collaboration with a number of primary schools across Wigan to provide short-term and day-to-day opportunities for skilled HLTAs. These positions are perfect for those looking to gain a variety of experience across different age groups, without the pressure of a long-term contract.

What the Role Offers:

• Choose when and where you work using our easy-to-use online portal.
• Opportunities across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2 settings.
• The chance to cover full classes, support small group interventions, and assist with PPA cover.
• Weekly pay and ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.
• Flexibility to accept assignments that fit around your availability.

What We’re Looking For:

• A recognised HLTA qualification or significant classroom experience delivering lessons.
• Confidence in leading whole-class sessions and adapting to new environments.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, proactive approach.
• An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
• Total autonomy over your working hours and locations.
• Access to exclusive training through our CPD Academy.
• Priority access to vacancies in welcoming and well-managed schools.
• Ongoing support from a friendly, knowledgeable team who are committed to your success.

This is an ideal opportunity for education professionals who want to continue making an impact in schools while enjoying greater flexibility and variety in their work.

To find out more or to register your interest, please apply now with your up-to-date CV.

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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