Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Full Time Hours
Location: OL11
Contract: Full Time Long Term - April 2026 - July 2026
Start Date: April 2026
Year group: Year 2
Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives and helping them reach their full potential? A vibrant and welcoming primary school in Rochdale, OL11 is looking for a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team for a full time position. ECT's are encouraged to apply as the school offers a great training programme where you will be enrolled into a Teacher position if successful. So far this year 5 of our ECT's have worked as HLTA's and 4 have successfully stepped into a Teacher role or have been offered a Teacher role for next September.
In this role, you will support classroom learning, assisting with lesson delivery and providing tailored support for students. You will work closely with teaching staff to implement plans for students with additional needs, lead small group activities, and offer one-to-one support as required. Additionally, you will contribute to the monitoring and assessment of students' progress and assist in maintaining a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. You will also be responsible for 20- 40% of classroom Teaching where required.
To be considered for this role, you must hold an HLTA qualification or equivalent and have experience working with children in a school environment - ECT's are also encouraged to apply. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and use your initiative. A passion for helping children succeed academically and socially is key.
Joining our team will offer you the opportunity to work in a supportive, friendly, and professional environment. This role provides great career progression as ECT's have the opportunity to apply and obtain a Teaching position within the school when they start as a HLTA. There are also opportunities for professional development and growth, within a welcoming and inclusive school community.
If you're an enthusiastic, committed, and proactive HLTA or ECT looking for a fulfilling long term full time role, we would love to hear from you.
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
Salary description
£100.00 - £120.00 per day