Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Warrington

Role: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – WA3 area

Contract: Temporary – full-time or part-time

Start date: September 2025

A welcoming primary school in the WA3 area is looking for an experienced HLTA to join the team from September. You’ll be required to provide high-quality support across Key Stages 1 and 2, leading whole-class sessions when teachers are absent and delivering small-group or one-to-one interventions to help pupils achieve their best.

Responsibilities:

• Teach pre-planned lessons to whole classes in the teacher’s absence.
• Run targeted interventions to boost progress in core subjects.
• Support the planning and delivery of engaging learning activities.
• Work alongside teachers, SENCO and support staff to meet a range of pupil needs.
• Help maintain a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment.

Candidate Requirements:

• Hold HLTA status or a recognised Level 4 equivalent.
• Primary school experience, ideally across both KS1 and KS2.
• Confident classroom management and the flexibility to adapt to different groups.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

What Teaching Personnel offer:

• A friendly, supportive staff team and a positive school culture.
• Ongoing professional development through Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy.
• Flexible working options.
• The chance to make a real difference to children’s progress and wellbeing.
• Dedicated guidance from an experienced consultant.

If you’re an enthusiastic HLTA ready for a new challenge, send through your updated CV today, or contact our Wigan & Warrington team on 01942 355 059  to be considered for this opportunity.

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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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