Job Summary Come and join our staff team for a role based in Manchester. The role will be 8:30-3:30pm Term Time only and September starts would be considered.
About the role
Role: Primary Teaching Assistant – Manchester – Up to £500 per Week
Location: Manchester
Start Date: 2nd September 26
Contract: Long-term with Daily Opportunities available.
Salary: £462.80 – £550 per week (dependent on experience and scale point).
The School & Role
Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils in primary schools across the Denton area of Manchester. Positions are available from September, with earlier start dates considered for suitable candidates. This is a long-term opportunity, with additional day-to-day supply work also available.
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to support teaching and learning across the primary curriculum. You will deliver planned lessons during teacher absence, lead whole-class learning, and provide targeted interventions to individuals and small groups to help pupils achieve their full potential.
The role will involve planning and delivering learning activities, assessing pupil progress, adapting lessons to meet a range of learning needs, and supporting the social, emotional, and academic development of pupils. You will play an important role in maintaining a positive, inclusive, and well-structured learning environment where children feel supported and motivated to succeed.
Working alongside teachers, SEN staff, and other support professionals, you will contribute to raising standards of attainment, promoting positive behaviour, and ensuring all pupils receive high-quality learning opportunities throughout the school day.
This opportunity would suit an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), Senior Teaching Assistant, Cover Supervisor with primary experience, Learning Mentor, or an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take on greater responsibility.
Requirements
To be considered for this Higher Level Teaching Assistant position in Denton, you should have:
- HLTA status or a relevant Level 4 qualification, or significant experience working at HLTA level within a primary school.
- Experience leading whole-class learning and delivering lessons across the primary age range.
- Confidence planning and delivering targeted interventions and adapting learning to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND.
- A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, wellbeing, and personal development.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills when working with pupils, teachers, parents, and external professionals.
- A reliable, proactive approach and the ability to work independently as well as part of a wider school team.
Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to thorough interviewing and reference checks and must hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.
What Vision for Education Offer
As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly through our in-house PAYE payroll system.
- Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to qualifying period).
- Full compliance with Agency Workers' Regulations (AWR).
- Free training and professional development opportunities, including Team Teach training, safeguarding updates, HLTA development, and online webinars.
- A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
About Vision for Education
Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to supporting the learning and development of children and young people. With branches nationwide, we are proud to be an employer of choice for high-quality teaching and support staff across primary, secondary, and SEND settings.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
How to Apply
To apply for this Higher Level Teaching Assistant role in Denton, Manchester, please submit your CV today. A member of our specialist education recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
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