Teaching Assistant

Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Join a Supportive School Community

Location: Irlam
Start Date: After the Easter half term

Are you passionate about helping children thrive in their learning? A friendly and inclusive primary school in Irlam is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team from April.

In this rewarding role, you’ll work closely with class teachers to deliver high-quality learning across the curriculum. You’ll provide targeted support to individuals and small groups, helping to foster a positive, engaging, and inclusive environment where every child feels supported academically, socially, and emotionally.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the classroom while joining a collaborative and nurturing school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers with the delivery of creative, engaging lessons and help maintain a purposeful learning atmosphere
• Provide personalised support to individual pupils and small groups throughout lessons and intervention sessions
• Promote a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment that supports both learning and wellbeing
• Encourage pupils’ emotional development through positive interactions and consistent support
• Assist with planning, preparing learning materials, and carrying out administrative tasks
• Lead targeted interventions for pupils with additional learning needs
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues, parents, and external agencies

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Variety & Flexibility – Access a wide range of roles in local schools
• CPD Academy – Benefit from regular training and professional development
• Weekly Pay – Competitive weekly pay based on experience
• Easy Admin – Manage your work and communication through the myTP platform
• Safeguarding Focus – We prioritise pupil safety and uphold the highest professional standards
• Recognition & Reward – Celebrate achievements through our Excellence in Education Awards

If you are compassionate, motivated, and eager to make a positive impact in education, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today by sending your most up-to-date CV — we look forward to speaking with you!

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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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