At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead classrooms, deliver lessons, and support diverse learners in primary schools.
- Company: Aspire People, a supportive education agency in Manchester.
- Benefits: Flexible full-time and part-time roles with competitive pay and dedicated consultant support.
- Other info: Opportunities for growth and collaboration across various schools.
- Why this job: Make a difference in young lives while gaining valuable teaching experience.
- Qualifications: HLTA status or relevant experience in UK primary schools required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
- 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
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.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Classroom Cover in Manchester employer: Aspire People
Aspire People is an exceptional employer for FE & College Lecturers in South Wales, offering competitive pay rates of £28 - £45 per hour along with a £100 sign-up bonus after 20 days of work. With a strong commitment to employee growth through free CPD and safeguarding training, as well as dedicated consultant support, Aspire People fosters a flexible and inclusive work culture that empowers educators to inspire the next generation while enjoying meaningful and rewarding employment.
