Higher Level Teaching Assistant

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Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) / Level 3 TA
Location: Primary Schools across North Manchester
Contract Type: Full-time / Flexible Hours (Daily Class Cover)
Salary: £100-£130 per day

Job Description:
We are seeking an enthusiastic, adaptable Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) or experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support a range of primary schools across North Manchester. This role involves day-to-day flexibility, delivering class cover across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, and supporting high-quality teaching and learning. You will work across multiple schools, stepping into classrooms daily to ensure continuity and a positive learning experience for pupils.

Key Responsibilities:
• Class Cover: Deliver planned lessons and manage classrooms across multiple schools on a day-to-day basis.
• Teaching & Learning Support: Follow lesson plans, support pupil engagement, and adapt tasks to meet differing needs.
• Teacher Assistance: Support with planning, preparation and assessment where required.
• Classroom Management: Maintain a calm, positive learning atmosphere using effective behaviour strategies.
• SEND & Individual Support: Provide targeted support for pupils with additional or complex needs.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with teachers, senior leaders and support staff.
• Progress Monitoring: Track and record pupil progress and provide feedback to class teachers.

Person Specification:
• HLTA qualification or Level 3 TA (or equivalent experience).
• Strong primary school experience across EYFS, KS1 or KS2.
• Confident delivering planned lessons and managing a class independently.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Flexible, reliable and able to adapt quickly to different school environments.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

What Cover People UK Offers:
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Consultant.
• CPD opportunities including Behaviour Management and Safeguarding.
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £100 per referral.

How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Now’ if you are ready for a flexible and rewarding new opportunity.

All candidates are subject to standard safeguarding and employment checks, including an online interview and an enhanced DBS check.

Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of the school for this vacancy

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