Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Join Our Team Location: Irlam | Start Date: January 2026 Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and development? A warm and inclusive primary school in Irlam is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team from January 2026. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with class teachers to support high-quality lesson delivery across the curriculum. You’ll provide targeted assistance to individual pupils and small groups, helping to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where every child can grow academically, socially, and emotionally. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact in the classroom while becoming part of a collaborative and nurturing school community. Key Responsibilities Support teachers in delivering engaging, creative lessons and maintaining a focused classroom environment Provide tailored support to individual pupils and small groups during lessons and intervention sessions Promote a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that encourages learning and wellbeing Support pupils’ emotional development through positive interactions and encouragement Assist with lesson planning, resource preparation, and administrative tasks Lead targeted interventions for pupils with additional learning needs Maintain strong communication with colleagues, parents, and external agencies Why Work with Teaching Personnel? Variety & Flexibility: Access a wide range of roles in local schools CPD Academy: Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Weekly Pay: Competitive rates paid weekly based on experience Streamlined Tools: Manage admin and communication easily via the myTP platform Safety First: We prioritise safeguarding and uphold the highest professional standards Recognition & Reward: Celebrate success through our Excellence in Education Awards If you are compassionate, motivated, and eager to make a meaningful difference in education, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today by submitting your most up-to-date CV. We look forward to speaking with you! All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.