Teaching Assistant

Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Rusholme
Start Date: January 2026

The Opportunity

Teaching Personnel is excited to partner with a progressive and inclusive primary school in Rusholme, dedicated to fostering every child’s academic, social, and emotional growth within a supportive and stimulating environment. We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join the team from January.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed professional eager to make a meaningful impact on children’s education. As an HLTA, you will work closely with class teachers to support teaching and learning across various subjects, playing a key role in lesson planning, delivering engaging content, and providing tailored support to individuals and small groups. You’ll also help cultivate a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere where all pupils can flourish.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of lessons to promote high student engagement and progress
• Provide targeted support to individual pupils and small groups, both inside and outside the classroom
• Assist with classroom management, maintaining a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Address pupils’ pastoral and emotional needs to promote well-being
• Prepare learning resources and support assessment and progress tracking
• Deliver targeted interventions for children with additional needs
• Communicate effectively with staff, parents, and other stakeholders

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Variety & Flexibility: Access a broad range of roles and school settings to match your preferences
• CPD Academy: Continuous professional development to support your career progression
• Competitive Weekly Pay: Reflecting your experience, availability, and skills
• myTP Portal: Streamlined digital platform for managing administration and communication
• Safe Working Environment: Ensuring your professional reputation and well-being are protected
• Recognition: Opportunities to be celebrated through our Excellence in Education Awards

Apply Now

If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to make a lasting difference in young learners’ lives, we’d love to hear from you. Don’t miss this chance to join a welcoming, forward-thinking school community.

Please submit your updated CV, and a member of our team will be in touch soon.

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.
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