HLTA Role
- Teaching Assistant
- Greater Manchester
- Full Time
Job description
HLTA (M45) – Classroom Cover
Start Date: 3rd September 2026
Location: Radcliffe
Contract: Full‑time, Two academic terms
A welcoming, nurturing, and community‑focused primary school in the Radcliffe area is working in partnership with Teaching Personnel to appoint a confident, skilled, and dedicated Higher‑Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to provide classroom cover across Key Stage 1.
This role begins 3rd September, and will continue for the two following terms of the academic year, with the possibility of extending further.
About the Role
As an HLTA, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality learning across KS1. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading learning and covering classes in the absence of teachers
- Following and delivering planned lessons confidently and effectively
- Supporting behaviour management and maintaining positive learning environments
- Adapting activities to meet the needs of pupils with a range of abilities
- Working collaboratively within a supportive KS1 team and following school expectations
The school offers a strong network of support, with an engaged Senior Leadership Team who ensure staff feel confident working with a variety of learning needs, including SEND.
We Are Looking for Someone Who:
- Holds a recognised HLTA qualification (or equivalent)
- Has proven experience covering whole classes
- Is confident and adaptable within a KS2 setting
- Is nurturing, enthusiastic, and passionate about pupil development
- Can differentiate and deliver inclusive learning
- Communicates effectively and works well within a team
- Is reliable, reflective, and committed to high‑quality practice
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
Variety of Roles: Access to a wide range of long‑term and permanent opportunities
Professional Development: Ongoing CPD through our training academy
Weekly Pay: Competitive rates based on experience (M45 banding)
myTP Portal: Manage timesheets, availability, and bookings with ease
Recognition: Excellence in Education Awards to celebrate your hard work
Interested?
Please send your updated CV and contact details. A member of our team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
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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