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Teaching Assistant

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Greater Manchester
Date posted : 28/08/25
  1. Full Time
£13.70 - 19.85 per hour

Job description

Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Denton
Start Date: October half term

The Opportunity:
Teaching Personnel is proud to be working in partnership with a progressive and inclusive primary school in Denton. The school is committed to nurturing every child’s academic, social, and emotional development through a supportive and stimulating learning environment. They are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team from September.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone dedicated to making a real difference in children’s education. As a HLTA, you will collaborate closely with class teachers to support teaching and learning across a range of subjects. You will play a key role in planning and delivering engaging lessons, providing tailored support for individuals and small groups, and helping create a positive classroom environment where all pupils can thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the planning and delivery of lessons, ensuring high levels of student engagement and progress
  • Provide focused support to individual pupils and small groups, both inside and outside of the classroom
  • Support classroom management and maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment
  • Address the pastoral and emotional needs of pupils, promoting well-being
  • Prepare learning materials and assist with the assessment and tracking of student progress
  • Deliver targeted interventions for children with additional needs
  • Maintain clear and effective communication with staff, parents, and other stakeholders

What We Offer Through Teaching Personnel:

  • Variety and Flexibility – Access to a range of roles and settings to suit your preferences
  • CPD Academy – Ongoing training and development to support your career growth
  • Weekly Pay – Competitive rates based on experience, availability, and skill set
  • myTP Portal – Easy-to-use digital platform for managing admin and communication
  • Safe Working Practices – Ensuring your professional reputation is safeguarded
  • Excellence in Education Awards – Celebrating the difference you make in schools

Apply Now:
If you're enthusiastic, committed, and ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of young learners, we’d love to hear from you. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to join a welcoming and forward-thinking school community.

Please send your updated CV, and we will be in touch shortly.

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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