HLTA
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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Secondary School, Salford
£110-£115 per day | Immediate Start
Tradewind Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with a well-regarded secondary school in Salford, who are seeking a committed and confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team on a full-time basis. This role is to start ASAP and offers the opportunity to play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school.
The RoleAs an HLTA, you will take on a varied and rewarding position, including:
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Delivering pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher
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Supporting pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, both in and out of the classroom
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Working closely with teaching staff to raise attainment and engagement
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Providing targeted support to individuals and small groups
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Promoting positive behaviour and maintaining high expectations for learning
Please note that only applicants with prior experience working in schools or educational settings will be considered.
To be successful in this role, you must:
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Hold a CACHE Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification or higher
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Have proven experience working in a secondary school environment
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Be confident leading learning and managing a classroom when required
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Have a strong understanding of safeguarding and school policies
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Daily pay rate of £110-£115, depending on experience
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An immediate start in a supportive and professional school setting
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Ongoing guidance and support from an experienced Tradewind Recruitment consultant
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Access to free CPD and training opportunities through Tradewind
Tradewind Recruitment is a market-leading education agency, known for matching skilled education professionals with schools where they can truly thrive. We are committed to providing honest guidance, competitive pay and long-term career support.
If you meet the criteria and are ready to start immediately, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Apply today through Tradewind Recruitment to take the next step in your education career.
Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
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⭐ Highlight your CACHE Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification prominently as this is explicitly required
📊 Quantify your classroom experience: 'Supported 150+ KS3/KS4 pupils across 8 subject areas'
🎯 Emphasise your secondary school experience as the advert states only candidates with prior school experience will be considered
🌐 Mention specific Key Stage experience (KS3/KS4) as you'll be working across these year groups
🤝 Include safeguarding training certificates and DBS clearance status as these are essential requirements
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- •Delivered pre-planned lessons to 25+ KS3/KS4 pupils across 6 subject areas, maintaining 95% positive behaviour engagement rates
- •Supported targeted intervention groups of 8-12 pupils, contributing to 18% improvement in Key Stage 4 attainment levels
- •Collaborated with 15 teaching staff to implement behaviour management strategies, reducing classroom disruptions by 22%
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Higher Level Teaching Assistant position at your Salford secondary school through Tradewind Recruitment. With my CACHE Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification and proven secondary school experience, I am well-prepared to deliver pre-planned lessons and support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4.
My background in secondary education has equipped me with strong classroom management skills and the confidence to lead learning when covering for absent teachers. I have experience providing targeted support to individuals and small groups, always maintaining high expectations whilst promoting positive behaviour.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you adapt pre-planned lessons when covering for absent teachers?
- ›What strategies do you use to support pupils across different Key Stages?
- ›How do you assess pupil progress during small group interventions?
- ›What safeguarding procedures would you follow if concerned about a pupil?
- ›How do you use data to inform your teaching support strategies?
Behavioural
- ›Describe a time when you had to manage challenging behaviour in a classroom
- ›Tell me about a situation where you helped raise a pupil's attainment
- ›How do you handle working with different teaching styles across departments?
- ›Give an example of when you've had to adapt quickly to support learning
- ›Describe how you've worked as part of a team to support pupil outcomes
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Describe a time when you had to manage challenging behaviour in a classroom
Tell me about a situation where you helped raise a pupil's attainment