Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Classroom Cover

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Classroom Cover

Manchester & Surrounding Areas | Full-Time & Part-Time | Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting confident and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistants to support primary schools across Manchester.

These opportunities are ideal for HLTAs who are comfortable taking responsibility for classes, delivering pre-planned lessons and providing continuity of learning when teachers are undertaking PPA, attending meetings or covering other school commitments.

You will need to be confident leading a classroom, managing behaviour and adapting learning activities to meet the needs of different pupils.

The Role

• Delivering pre-planned lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, depending on experience
• Providing short-term classroom cover when required
• Leading whole-class learning activities
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining positive learning environments
• Adapting activities to support pupils with different abilities and needs
• Supporting pupils with SEND and providing additional guidance where required
• Assessing understanding and feeding back to teaching staff
• Working collaboratively with teachers and senior leaders
• Supporting the wider school team with classroom and learning responsibilities

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds HLTA status or has substantial relevant experience undertaking HLTA responsibilities
• Has recent experience working within a UK primary school
• Is confident leading whole-class activities and managing a classroom
• Has a good understanding of the primary curriculum
• Can deliver prepared lessons and adapt activities when needed
• Has strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Is organised, proactive and confident working independently
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff

A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification at Level 3 or above would be advantageous.

Why Work With Aspire People?

• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Daily supply and long-term placements
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities across a range of Manchester primary schools

If you are an experienced HLTA looking for classroom-based opportunities across Manchester, apply today or contact Aspire People for more information.

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks