Level Teaching Assistant; HLTA

Overview

Job Title:

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA).

Location:

Oldham, Greater Manchester.

Contract:

Full-time / Part-time / Term-time only. Salary: £105.00 to £130.00 per day, experience dependent.

We are seeking a skilled and confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team. This role is ideal for an experienced TA ready to take on greater responsibility, including leading learning, covering lessons, and supporting pupils to achieve their full potential. You will work closely with class teachers and senior leaders to plan, deliver, and assess learning activities across the curriculum, ensuring a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

• Deliver planned learning activities and occasionally lead whole-class sessions
• Cover classes during teacher absence, ensuring continuity of learning
• Support planning, preparation, and assessment of pupil progress
• Provide targeted interventions for individuals and small groups
• Support pupils with a range of needs, including SEND
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Liaise with teachers, parents, and external professionals where appropriate

• Holds HLTA status or equivalent qualification/experience
• Has strong curriculum knowledge (EYFS, KS1 or KS2 depending on setting)
• Confident managing a classroom and leading learning independently
• Calm, adaptable, and proactive
• Passionate about inclusion and pupil progress

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
• A rewarding role where your impact is genuinely valued

Interested applicants should contact Ben Smith at  Ext: 5003 or click the apply button.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend and we place them in the job.

For more details, contact your local Axcis office. This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to provide an up-to-date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (details on our website).

If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face-to-face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role. Salary/pay rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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