At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning and help them reach their full potential in a primary school.
- Company: Join Smile Education, a supportive and welcoming educational organisation.
- Benefits: Competitive daily pay, weekly payments, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Enjoy a long-term opportunity with potential for permanent placement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: HLTA qualification or relevant experience in a primary school setting.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Smile Education is recruiting a dedicated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming primary school in Hyde. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and enthusiastic HLTA who is passionate about supporting children's learning and helping them achieve their full potential.
You will work closely with teachers and the wider school team, delivering planned learning, leading intervention groups and providing whole‑class cover when required.
The role:
- Full‑time position
- Based in Hyde
- September 2026 start
- Daily rate of £110–£130, depending on experience
- Long‑term opportunity with the potential to become permanent
About you:
- Holds a recognised HLTA qualification or has relevant experience working as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant
- Has recent UK primary school experience
- Is confident covering classes across the primary age range
- Can deliver planned lessons and learning activities with confidence
- Has experience supporting pupils with a range of learning needs, including SEND
- Demonstrates excellent communication, behaviour management and organisational skills
- Works well as part of a team while using initiative when working independently
- Is committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
- Holds an enhanced DBS on the Update Service or is willing to apply for one
Why work with Smile Education?
- Competitive daily pay
- Weekly pay
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
- Access to long‑term and permanent opportunities
- Ongoing professional development
- Simple and efficient registration process
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.
