HLTA – South & Central Manchester | Flexible & Permanent Opportunities

Location: South & Central Manchester

Salary: £100 - £120 per day

Contract Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Temporary, Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities

Start Date: September

Milk Education is seeking confident and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to work across a range of welcoming schools in South & Central Manchester from September.

We are looking for education professionals who are confident supporting teaching and learning, delivering pre-planned lessons and taking on additional classroom responsibilities.

We have a variety of HLTA opportunities, including long-term, short-term, flexible, full-time, part-time and permanent positions. Whether you're an experienced HLTA, an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant or a PGCE-qualified candidate without QTS, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll have the opportunity to work across a range of school settings, supporting pupils with their learning while working closely with teachers and wider school teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, pre-planned lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Provide whole-class cover during teacher PPA time and planned absences
• Deliver targeted interventions and support learning through one-to-one and small-group work
• Support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs
• Work collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff
• Help maintain positive behaviour and a productive learning environment

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience working as an HLTA, Level 3 Teaching Assistant or in a similar education role
• Confidence delivering pre-planned lessons and supporting whole-class learning
• Strong understanding of the Primary National Curriculum
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• A confident, flexible and proactive approach
• HLTA qualification/status is desirable
• PGCE-qualified candidates without QTS are welcome to apply, subject to relevant experience and suitability for the role

Why Work with Milk Education:

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Full-time, part-time, temporary, long-term and permanent opportunities
• Opportunities across South & Central Manchester
• Flexible working opportunities
• Opportunities to develop your classroom experience
• Fast-track registration and compliance
• 5-star rated agency with 3,000+ reviews
• Free access to Milk Academy (1,000+ discounted CPD courses)
• FREE wellbeing resources and school preparation materials
• 24/7 consultant support
• Work with the UK's only eco-friendly education supply agency
• Nationwide network of schools and trusts

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience and the requirements of the assignment.

Click 'Apply For Job' or drop me a message — happy to chat through the details.

Phone: 0161 327 0001
Email: marli.mendes@milk-education.co.uk

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.