Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Permanent


Company:	Luma Education Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£31,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Borough of Tamdeside, SK14 3QF
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Jul 2026
Closing date:	6 Aug 2026

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Summary

Location: Hyde, Tameside, Greater Manchester

Salary: £24,000 - £31,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)

Job Type: Permanent | Full-time

Start Date: ASAP or September 2026

Application Closing Date: 30 Aug 2026

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Job

Luma Education Recruitment is recruiting an enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming school on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HLTA, Teaching Assistant, or Learning Support Assistantlooking to take the next step in their career within a supportive education setting.

You'll work closely with teachers to deliver high-quality learning, lead interventions, and provide support for pupils with a range of additional needs, including Special Educational Needs (SEN), SEMH, Autism (ASD), ADHD, and other learning differences.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver planned lessons and learning activities in the absence of the class teacher.

Lead small group and one-to-one interventions to improve pupil progress.

Support pupils with SEN, SEMH, ASD, ADHD and additional learning needs.

Help create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Implement behaviour management strategies, including PRICE or TeamTeach approaches where appropriate.

Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and wider school staff to support student outcomes.

About You

Salary & Benefits

Permanent, full-time position.

Competitive salary of £24,000-£31,000 per annum.

Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.

Supportive leadership team and welcoming school environment.

Dedicated recruitment consultant throughout the application process.

Opportunity to build a long-term career within education.

About Luma Education Recruitment

Luma Education Recruitment specialises in placing outstanding education professionals into schools, academies, colleges, SEND schools, alternative provisions and specialist settings across London, the South East and throughout the UK.

Whether you're looking for your next Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) role, a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant, or another education opportunity, we're here to help you find the right permanent position.

Luma Education Recruitment is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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To apply for this Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) vacancy, please send your CV to daniel.benson@lumaedrec.com or call 0204 576 4344 for a confidential discussion.

If this role isn't quite right for you, we'd still love to hear from you as we have a wide range of permanent and temporary education vacancies available across the UK.

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