Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – PPA Cover (KS1 & KS2) + Midday Supervisor
Location: Stockport
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Start Date: Tuesday 24th February
End Date: Friday 1st May
Hours: 30 hours per week
25 hours per week HLTA (PPA Cover across KS1 & KS2)
5 hours per week Midday Supervisor (paid at Midday Supervisor rate)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Description:
Cover People UK are working in partnership with a welcoming and nurturing primary school in Stockport to recruit a confident and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to provide PPA cover across KS1 and KS2.
The school has a strong community ethos, where pupils are supported to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. Staff work collaboratively to maintain high standards of learning, positive behaviour, and inclusive practice.
This is a rewarding opportunity for an HLTA who is confident delivering pre-planned lessons independently and supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the school.
In addition to the HLTA hours, the successful candidate will also work 5 hours per week as a Midday Supervisor, supporting pupils during lunchtime.
Key Responsibilities:
PPA Cover: Deliver pre-planned lessons across KS1 and KS2 classes.
Classroom Management: Maintain a positive, calm and purposeful learning environment.
Teaching & Learning Support: Support pupil progress and engagement through effective delivery and adaptation of tasks.
Behaviour Management: Apply consistent strategies in line with the school’s policies and values.
Inclusion & SEND Support: Ensure all pupils, including those with additional needs, are supported appropriately.
Feedback & Reporting: Provide clear feedback to teaching staff regarding pupil progress and lesson outcomes.
Midday Supervision: Support pupils during lunchtime, ensuring safety, positive behaviour, and engagement in play.
Person Specification:
Holds a recognised HLTA qualification.
Strong experience working across KS1 and KS2 in a primary school setting.
Confident leading whole-class learning and delivering planned lessons independently.
Strong communication skills and a professional, positive attitude.
Reliable, adaptable and committed to supporting a whole-school team.
A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
Able to support the values and ethos of the school (all faiths welcome).
What Cover People UK Offers:
Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant.
Access to CPD opportunities including Safeguarding and Behaviour Management training.
Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £100 per referral.
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Now’ to be considered for this opportunity.
All applicants will be subject to 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