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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Blackley, Greater Manchester
Contract: Temporary (Long-Term)
Full time/Part time: Full Time (Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm)
Pay: £120-£140 per day (depending on experience)
Start date: September 2026
Expected End date: Ongoing
A welcoming and inclusive school in Blackley is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team on a full-time basis from September. This is an excellent long-term opportunity for a confident HLTA who is passionate about supporting pupils to achieve their full potential while working collaboratively with teaching staff across the school.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across a range of year groups, delivering planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher, leading targeted interventions, and providing additional support for pupils with a range of learning needs, including Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will work closely with teachers and senior leaders to help create a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment where all pupils can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver planned lessons across the school in the absence of the class teacher.
- Support teachers in planning, preparing and delivering high-quality learning activities.
- Lead small group interventions and provide targeted support to individual pupils.
- Support pupils with a range of SEND, adapting learning to meet individual needs.
- Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
- Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupil engagement and independence.
- Assist with assessment activities and classroom organisation.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, parents and the wider school team.
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What the School Offers
- A welcoming and supportive school community.
- A collaborative leadership team and experienced staff.
- Opportunities for ongoing CPD and professional development.
- A varied and rewarding role with opportunities to lead learning.
- A long-term, full-time position starting in September.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HLTA looking to make a positive impact in a supportive school environment while developing their skills and experience.
The Successful Applicant Will
- Hold a recognised HLTA qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
- Have previous experience working as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant or in a similar role.
- Be confident delivering lessons across a range of year groups.
- Have experience supporting pupils with SEND and adapting learning accordingly.
- Be organised, proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Have excellent communication and classroom management skills.
- Have the right to work in the UK and be available to work full time.
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Desirable
- Experience delivering intervention programmes.
- Experience working across Key Stage 1 and/or Key Stage 2.
- Team Teach or other positive behaviour management training.
- First Aid qualification.
What We Offer
- Free access to CPD and safeguarding training.
- Dedicated consultant and ongoing support throughout your placement.
Compliance and Safeguarding
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check for both the Child and Adult Workforce, satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2025) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.
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