Location: Denton, Tameside
Start date: September 2026
Contract: Initially September 2026 to February 2027, with the potential to continue for the full academic year
Reference: ECT-HLTA-DEN26
Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience
Empowering Learning is recruiting an Early Career Teacher (ECT), HLTA or experienced Behaviour Mentor to support pupils at a welcoming, double-form-entry primary school in Denton.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ECT looking for a primary school job in Denton or Tameside who would like to develop their classroom management, intervention and behaviour-support experience before moving into a class teacher position.
The school is led by an excellent and supportive headteacher and forms part of a successful, growing multi-academy trust. The initial placement will run until February 2027, although there is a strong possibility that it could be extended for the full academic year.
The role
Working across the primary age range, you will:
- Provide targeted support to pupils requiring help with behaviour and engagement.
- Deliver individual and small-group interventions.
- Help pupils regulate their emotions and make positive choices.
- Support pupils with their learning inside and outside the classroom.
- Work closely with teachers, the SENCO and senior leaders.
- Provide classroom and lesson cover where appropriate.
- Help pupils successfully reintegrate into classroom learning.
- Build positive relationships with pupils, families and staff.
Who we're looking for
This ECT, HLTA or Behaviour Mentor role in Denton would suit someone who:
- Is an Early Career Teacher with QTS seeking further primary school experience.
- Holds HLTA status or has relevant classroom and behaviour-support experience.
- Can build positive and consistent relationships with children.
- Has strong behaviour-management and communication skills.
- Is calm, resilient and able to establish clear boundaries.
- Works effectively as part of a supportive school team.
- Is committed to safeguarding and improving outcomes for pupils.
This is not currently advertised as an ECT induction post, but it could provide an ECT with valuable experience within a supportive primary school and growing academy trust.
Why apply?
- Excellent opportunity for an ECT to strengthen their classroom experience.
- Supportive and approachable headteacher.
- Welcoming, double-form-entry primary school.
- Opportunity to work across different year groups.
- Potential extension for the full academic year.
- Experience within a growing multi-academy trust.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated Empowering Learning consultant.
Early Career Teacher (ECT) / HLTA / Behaviour Mentor employer: Empowering Learning
Empowering Learning is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Behaviour Mentors in the Orpington and Bromley area. With a strong emphasis on professional development, our team enjoys access to ongoing training and growth opportunities, ensuring that you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with Autism and other SEND needs. Join us to be part of a compassionate community that values collaboration and innovation in education.
