Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Quest (A Church Of England Schools Trust), Wigan, WN2 4SQ

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  7 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,543.00 - £26,646.31 Annually (Actual) Pay award pending, term time only, 36.25 hours per week

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

About the Role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant at QUEST Academy Trust, you will work closely under the direction of senior staff to support the delivery of quality education for pupils . This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference by:

• Planning, preparing, and delivering tailored learning activities for individuals, small groups, or whole classes
• Supporting pupils with complex SEND, including those with autism, social, emotional, and mental health needs, and learning difficulties
• Managing and developing specialist areas within the school, and leading other teaching assistants
• Providing high-quality cover for teacher planning, preparation, and assessment (PPA) time
• Contributing to pupils’ social, emotional, and personal development in a safe and supportive environment
• Collaborating with staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure every pupil’s progress and well-being

This role demands creativity, patience, and commitment, offering you the chance to develop your expertise while playing a vital role in shaping the educational journey of our pupils.

About You

You are a dedicated professional who believes every pupil deserves the chance to succeed. You will bring:

• A commitment to meeting the needs of children with diverse and complex SEND
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Experience or willingness to develop skills in behaviour management and delivering personalised learning plans
• Confidence to lead and motivate others, including fellow teaching assistants
• A proactive approach to your own professional development and a passion for continuous learning
• Qualifications meeting HLTA standards, with excellent literacy and numeracy skills
• Flexibility, resilience, and a genuine enthusiasm for working within a supportive, values-driven Trust

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share our commitment to inclusion, respect, and the highest standards of education and care.

What We Offer

• Wellness day - An additional days leave to dedicate to your own wellbeing
• Local Government pension scheme
• The chance to work within a growing, successful multi-academy Trust with a clear vision and strong values
• Opportunities for professional development
• A supportive and collaborative working environment where your contributions are valued
• See our benefits brochure for further information

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Quest (A Church Of England Schools Trust)

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Quest (A Church Of England Schools Trust) website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/quest-a-church-of-england-schools-trust

QUEST Academy Trust is a successful and vibrant organisation that provides a caring and thoughtful quality of education across our family of schools within the Northwest region. Established in 2014, we have 4 Good primary schools, nursery settings with before and after school club provisions and the University Collegiate School, Bolton comprising of secondary and sixth form education.

About Our Schools
QUEST Academy Trust educates over 1700 children and young people across its five schools and nursery provisions within the Northwest. Each of our schools are recognised individually – each have their own legacy and history focused upon the educational needs of its children and community.

Schools within the Trust
St Peter’s CE Primary School, Hindley
Hindley Green Community Primary School
St John’s CE Primary School, Hindley Green
St John’s CE Primary School, Abram
University Collegiate School (UCS), Bolton
Play Pals Childcare Limited

Having originally established in 2014, the Trust Board are now looking to expand the number of schools within the Trust. We are currently comprised of one medium sized secondary school in Bolton and four Primaries in Wigan. We also have four Nursery provisions associated with the Trust. The Trust comprises 1700 pupils and 270 staff.

Our vision is to create a strong Trust where the power of relationships, an unwavering commitment to our Christian values, and a focus on lifelong learning that will propel children to achieve well and go on to great things. Our mission, ‘Supporting Children from Early Years to Employment,' shows our steadfast dedication to preparing young minds for a lifelong quest of knowledge, character, and service.

We believe that at the heart of our community lies a commitment to our ‘WHY?’ – the 1700 children that we serve. As a Multi Academy Trust rooted in Christian values, we are guided by the values of respect, compassion, and kindness. These principles underpin everything we do, creating an atmosphere where children and staff flourish in a professional, responsible, and loyal way.

We believe that schools should have their own unique identity so they can serve their local community. We have a strong belief in the power of collaboration with other schools and Trust is key to strengthening the quality of education for the students we serve.

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