Higher Level Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £105.0 to £120.0 per day |
| Additional salary information: | From £105 per day depending on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 August 2025 |
| Location: | Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 8BW |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4709230_1753092859 |
Summary
Your new company
Hays Education is working with a primary school in Wigan. We are currently recruiting a confident and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team from September on a full-time basis.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HLTA to bring their creativity, leadership, and passion for education to a vibrant school community.
You must have recent UK school-based experience and the relevant qualifications for this role.
Your new role
* Leading and planning lessons in the absence of the teacher* Providing classroom support across EYFS, KS1 & KS2
* Running focused 1:1 and small group interventions
* Supporting SEN(D) children when required
* Supporting with phonics, literacy, numeracy, and guided reading
* Collaborating with teaching staff to support learning outcomes
* Contributing to behaviour management and pupil well-being
What you'll need to succeed
* Competitive rates of pay* Access to free CPD training along with many other training and courses via our learning portal
* Supportive consultant to guide and advise you
* Opportunities to grow your education career, build connections and gain further experience across different school settings
What you'll get in return
* HLTA status or equivalent Level 4/5 qualification* Demonstrated experience in primary settings (UK-based)
* Strong understanding of the National Curriculum
* Excellent behaviour management and adaptability
* A proactive, positive mindset and a passion for working with children
* Confident delivering lessons independently when required
* Experience across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 is preferred
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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