Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location Manchester
Discipline: Teaching Assistants
Job type: Full Time
Salary: ££100 - 140 per day
Contact name: Alex Norris

Contact email: alex@coverpeopleuk.co.uk
Job ref: HLTASM25-RA
Published: 2 days ago

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – South Manchester Primary School
Location: South Manchester
Contract: Full-time (flexible hours available)
Salary: Competitive – based on experience

Are you an experienced HLTA ready to make a real difference?
Cover People are working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in South Manchester, who are seeking a passionate, confident, and proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support pupils across the school. You’ll be joining a school rooted in values of Kindness, Respect, Courage and Equality, where staff and children thrive in a supportive, tree-lined campus bursting with life and learning.

As part of a dynamic team, you’ll play a key role in shaping a positive classroom environment, delivering interventions, and leading whole class cover when needed – all while being supported in your own professional development.

Your Role Will Include:

  • Delivering engaging learning: Support learning across the curriculum and lead lessons when covering for teachers.

  • Stepping up with confidence: Provide whole-class cover on a daily basis using supplied lesson plans.

  • Supporting individuals and groups: Run small group and 1:1 interventions to help every child thrive.

  • Creating a calm and focused environment: Use effective behaviour management strategies to support learning.

  • Collaborating closely: Work hand-in-hand with teachers, SEND staff, and parents to ensure no child is left behind.

  • Monitoring progress: Help assess, track, and feedback on pupil development.

✅ What We're Looking For:

  • A qualified HLTA (or equivalent experience) with a proven track record in primary education.

  • Strong classroom presence with excellent behaviour management skills.

  • A flexible, positive attitude and ability to hit the ground running.

  • Confident leading lessons and adapting to different age groups or needs.

  • A team player who communicates clearly and supports wider school life.

  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil well-being.

What We Offer:

  • Ongoing support from an experienced Cover People consultant and a welcoming school team.

  • CPD training opportunities, including safeguarding and behaviour management.

  • Access to our “Refer a Friend” scheme – earn up to £100 per referral!

  • The chance to work in a values-led school that invests in its staff.

Ready to Apply?

Click “Apply Now” and one of our friendly consultants will be in touch for an informal chat.

All applicants will be subject to standard safeguarding 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 role.