Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Primary Schools** **Manchester | Immediate Opportunities | Full-Time & Part-Time | Aspire People** **Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step?** Aspire…

Pay rate £92 – £120/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 1 September 2026

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Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Primary Schools**
**Manchester | Immediate Opportunities | Full-Time & Part-Time | Aspire People**

**Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step?**

Aspire People are currently recruiting **HILTAs and experienced Teaching Assistants** to support primary schools across Manchester.

With schools now back for the new academic year, we're working with schools looking for confident support staff who can take on greater responsibility within the classroom, support teachers and provide additional leadership across learning and pupil support.

This is particularly suited to an experienced **HLTA or Level 3 TA** who is confident working independently and would like to take on more responsibility.

**The Role May Include:**

* Providing whole-class cover when required
* Delivering planned lessons and learning activities
* Leading 1:1 and small-group interventions
* Supporting teachers with classroom preparation
* Supporting pupils with SEND and additional needs
* Monitoring and feeding back on pupil progress
* Supporting behaviour and classroom routines
* Helping pupils develop independence and confidence
* Working across different year groups where required
* Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and wider school staff

**We're Looking For:**

* HLTA qualification or strong equivalent experience
* Level 3 TA qualification would be advantageous
* Recent UK primary school experience
* Strong understanding of the primary curriculum
* Confident classroom and behaviour management
* Ability to work independently and use initiative
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Reliable and professional approach

**Why Aspire People?**

* Immediate opportunities across Manchester
* Full-time and part-time roles
* Daily, short-term and long-term placements
* Potential permanent positions
* Access to a wide network of primary schools
* Dedicated consultant support
* Opportunities across EYFS, KS1 and KS2

If you're an experienced TA looking for **more responsibility or your next HLTA opportunity**, get in touch with Aspire People today.

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

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