HLTA, Elementary School, Education ​/ Teaching

Role Overview

Are you a Higher-Level Primary Teaching Assistant or a Level 3 Teaching Assistant looking for a position in a good school in Oldham? We are actively recruiting for a HLTA on behalf of a Primary school in Oldham. The school is a Good Ofsted rated school with excellent, supportive staff.

We are seeking a HLTA (Higher-Level Teaching Assistant) or Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work with pupils across school, both supporting and leading classes.

Candidates must hold Teaching Assistant qualification of Level 3 or above.

• Complementing the teacher's delivery of the National Curriculum.
• Contributing to the development of other support staff and pupils.
• Supporting school policies and strategies.
• Planning collaboratively with teaching staff.
• Leading small group sessions as well as whole class lessons where required.
• Assisting teachers with the management and preparation of resources.
• Supervising whole classes occasionally to cover the short-term absence of teachers.
• Supporting the welfare and inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life.
• Supporting individuals to complete set tasks within the classroom.
• Promoting independence within the school environment.
• Leading small groups under direction of the teacher.
• Implementing behaviour strategies.
• Supervising community activities with the pupils.
• The role may involve covering planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time across the school. The HLTA may also take responsibility for 'agreed learning activities', working with individual pupils or groups.

• This role commences as soon as possible and is until July 2026.
• The working hours for this role are Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm.
• Total working hours in the school will be 32.5 hrs per week.
• Successful candidates will be required to hold, or apply for, an enhanced DBS and be subject to safeguarding and vetting checks.

Email an up-to-date CV by clicking apply now. The CV needs to show all of your experience working with children and young people. We would also recommend a covering letter which highlights your experience and what you can bring to the role.