Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Great Sankey High School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 3AA

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 31.92 hours per week Term time only plus 5 days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: FTE: 26,824-£29,540 ACTUAL: £19,818-£21,824
• Pay scale: Grade 5 SCP 8-14

What skills and experience we're looking for

Core Purpose

To work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction/instruction of teaching &/or senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all pupils and assistance and support in classroom management and behaviour techniques. To provide specific intervention and support according to the individual needs of pupil(s) both within and outside of the classroom.

Please note the role is for personal care of a male student

Key Duties / Responsibilities

• Helping individual pupils, or groups of pupils, to access the differentiated curriculum, including assisting with the planning and preparation of 1:1 and small group learning activities.
• Planning and delivering interventions that are responsive to pupils’ personal needs and communication on progress to parents and wider staff.
• Provide advisory support and contributes to the professional development of colleagues in relation to their specialist area of expertise.
• Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.

Be aware of and respond appropriately to individual pupil needs ensuringeffective interaction.

• Provide specific support to pupils dependent upon their individual needs ensuring their safety whilst supporting access to learning activities.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Promote self-esteem and independence.
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher.
• Following discussions with the teacher and senior members of staff share information about class activities, pupil progress and family’s needs, on a need to know basis, to ensure support can be further tailored and an inclusive approach is applied

What the school offers its staff

Great Sankey High School was judged as ‘Good’ overall by Ofsted in our most recent inspection in March 2023. We aim to continue a journey of improvement and transformation, and I am determined to provide an exceptional quality of education and culture for all students, with the ambition that all will excel both academically and as aspirational and inspirational young people. There is no better time to join us, as a colleague, a leader, or a student.

Our philosophy is grounded equally in securing the highest professional standards and supporting and caring for all professionals. Great Sankey High School is a founding member of the Omega Multi- Academy Trust, and all staffbenefitfrom exceptional networks and opportunities. A broad and varied professional development package is available, driven by the latest educational research with a focus on the development of all professionals at each career stage. Colleagues who train with us grow with us and progress with us.

The school is situated close to local transport links and is easily accessible from areas in the North-West. Our School has been oversubscribed fora number ofyears and now boasts over 2100 students across Key Stages 3, 4 & 5. The school has Barrow Hall College; a large school based in the sixth form. Students and staff are incredibly proud of their school and are determined to work together to secure further improvements and achievements.

Great Sankey High School benefits from increasingly impressive facilities and ongoing projects. The school has seen significant investment in a building and refurbishment programme, resulting in a range of new specialist science classrooms and new sports accommodation.

So, if you are eager to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to securing the highest educational, professional and personal standards, are keen to learn, develop and work with colleagues, students, parents and the community and are passionate about transforming student lives and the opportunities provided to our communities then we would be delighted to hear from you.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Great Sankey High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 2087 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Great Sankey High School website
• Email address: recruitment@omegamat.co.uk
• Phone number: 01925988300
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/great-sankey-high-school-warrington

I am delighted to share this amazing opportunity at Great Sankey High School, as we seek to recruit a talented and aspirational professional to join our team.

I am proud to be the Headteacher of the school and I will lead the Great Sankey learning community to be an employer of choice who provides excellent teaching and learning with passion and purpose, based on our core values of Growth, Respect, Excellence, Aspiration and Teamwork. Our mission is for everyone in our school to be happy and inspired by
their school experience and for our staff this means working in a warm, welcoming and purposeful environment. This position is key in helping us to empower students to harness their own creativity, to raise their aspirations and to achieve their potential.

Great Sankey High School was judged as ‘Good’ overall by Ofsted in our most recent inspection in March 2023. We aim to continue a journey of improvement and transformation and I am determined to provide an exceptional quality of education and culture for all students, with the ambition that all will excel both academically and as aspirational and inspirational young people. There is no better time to join us, as a
colleague, a leader or a student.

Our philosophy is grounded equally in securing the highest professional standards and supporting and caring for all professionals. Great Sankey High School is a founder member of the Omega Multi- Academy Trust and all staff benefit from exceptional networks and opportunities. A broad and varied professional development package is available, driven by the latest educational research with a focus on the development of all professionals at each career stage. Colleagues who train with us, grow with us and progress with us.

The school is situated close to local transport links and is easily accessible from areas in the North-West. Our School has been over subscribed for a number of years and now boasts over 2100 students across Key Stages 3, 4 & 5. The school has Barrow Hall College, a
large school based sixth form. Students and staff are incredibly proud of their school and are determined to work together to secure further improvements and achievements.

Great Sankey High School benefits from increasingly impressive facilities and ongoing projects. The school has seen significant investment in a building and refurbishment programme, resulting in a range of new specialist science classrooms and new sports accommodation.

So, if you are eager to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to securing the highest educational, professional and personal standards, are keen to learn, develop and work with colleagues, students, parents and the community and are passionate about transforming student lives and the opportunities provided to our communities then we would be
delighted to hear from you.

Yours faithfully,
Mr Gary Evans
Headteacher

Arranging a visit to Great Sankey High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@omegamat.co.uk.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Warrington and Cheshire