HLTA / Teaching Assistant Opportunites

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

📍 Location: Cheshire East

📅 Start Date: September 2026

📄 Contract: Full Time | Long Term

Premier Education Ltd are currently working in partnership with a number of primary schools across Cheshire East who are seeking experienced and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to join their teams from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident HLTA who enjoys working across different year groups and is passionate about supporting pupils to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers, deliver planned lessons in their absence, lead intervention groups, and provide high-quality classroom support.

Whether you're looking for day to day, long-term placements or hoping to secure a permanent opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher

Provide classroom support across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2

Lead small group interventions to raise attainment

Support pupils with a range of learning needs, including SEND where required

Assist with planning, assessment, and classroom preparation

Promote a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment

Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents/carers where appropriate

Requirements

HLTA qualification or significant experience working at HLTA level

Previous experience working within a UK primary school

Confident leading whole-class learning when required

Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills

A flexible, proactive, and positive approach

Strong communication and organisational skills

Ability to provide two references covering the last two years of employment history

An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one

Pay

£92.56- £120 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Why work with Premier Education Ltd?

Full-time opportunities available from September 2026

Opportunities across a range of welcoming primary schools

Competitive daily rates

Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant

Access to ongoing CPD and training opportunities

Long-term roles with the potential to become permanent

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking for a rewarding role from September, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV to apply.

The successful candidate will have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. An enhanced DBS check will be required as part of the recruitment process.

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