Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Year 1

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Year 1 Location: Central Manchester Contract: Full-time, initially until Christmas with the potential to extend until the end of the academic year Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) or a graduate with previous experience working with children?

Aspire People are currently recruiting for a full-time HLTA to join a primary school in Central Manchester, supporting a Year 1 class. The role is available to start ASAP and will initially run until Christmas, with the potential for the right candidate to be extended through to the end of the academic year.

We are ideally looking for a UK graduate who has previous experience working with children, whether through university placements, volunteering, internships or previous employment.

The Role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will be expected to:

• Support and lead learning within a Year 1 classroom.
• Confidently cover PPA sessions and lead the class in the teacher's absence.
• Deliver engaging lessons and activities in line with the school's curriculum.
• Support pupils with their learning, progress and development.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team.
• Adapt activities to meet the needs of individual pupils.
• Build positive and professional relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience working with children, ideally within a primary school.
• Experience leading a class or covering lessons would be highly desirable.
• The confidence to work independently and take responsibility for a classroom.
• A UK degree is desirable, particularly for graduate applicants.
• Strong communication and classroom-management skills.
• A positive, enthusiastic and professional approach.
• Availability to work full-time, Monday-Friday.
• The ability to start ASAP.
• A DBS on the Update Service.
• References covering the last 2 years.

Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HLTA or graduate looking to develop their career within a primary school in Central Manchester. The position is initially until Christmas, with the possibility of a longer-term opportunity until the end of the academic year for the right candidate.

If you are confident leading a class, covering PPA and supporting pupils in Year 1, apply today with your up-to-date CV!

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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