Early Career Teacher (September 2026)

Early Career Teacher - Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Primary) Employer: Aspire People Location: Primary schools across Manchester Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-time, long-term About the Role: Aspire People is seeking Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to join our partner primary schools as Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs). If you have recently completed your Primary PGCE with QTS, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience in a primary school without full teaching responsibilities. In this role, you will support learning across year groups EYFS to Year 6, including covering PPA sessions, allowing you to apply the skills you developed during your PGCE and continue building your teaching experience for the future. Many HLTAs in this school have successfully transitioned into full-time teaching roles once they became available. Who We're Looking For: * Early Career Teachers who have recently completed a Primary PGCE with QTS * Passionate about working with primary-aged children * Motivated to gain experience and develop skills in a supportive environment * DBS on the Update Service * References covering the last 2 years What We Offer: * Full-time, long-term roles from September 2026 * Opportunities to build teaching experience while supporting learning * Potential to transition into a permanent teaching role * Work in a welcoming and supportive primary school * A recruitment day in mid-June, offering a chance to see the school, meet the team, and learn more about the role * Aspire People has a track record of successful placements and recruitment days leading to permanent staff positions Apply Now: If you are an Early Career Teacher looking to gain valuable classroom experience and develop your teaching career in a supportive primary school environment, Aspire People wants to hear from you. Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks