Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 8AJ

33 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  7 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 6 scp19-24 Actual Salary £24,437-£26,991 (£32,061-£35,412 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Gregory’s RC Primary School is currently seeking a HLTA. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

The post-holder will be required to lead our internal SEND provision under the direction of the SENDCo. Our provision currently supports a number of pupils, enabling them to access high quality teaching alongside carefully planned inclusion. You will work closely with the SENDCo, class teachers, support staff, families and external professionals to ensure each pupil achieves their full potential.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Has a proven track record of working with children with a wide range of educational needs.
• Is passionate about learning and able to demonstrate a commitment to the aims, purpose and ethos of our diverse school.
• Will be an effective communicator with all members of the school community.
• Will be responsible for planning learning opportunities for children within our internal provision with the support of our SENDCo.
• Has a strong understanding of SEND and inclusive practices.
• Has experience of working within EHCPs and multi-agency working.
• Has knowledge of specific interventions or approaches (e.g. Attention Autism).
• Is flexible in their approach, open to new ideas and a team player.
• Has effective behaviour management skills and an understanding of trauma informed approaches.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

6.1. HLTA JD.pdf - 256 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 191 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: swoodcock@stoccat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-gregory-s-rc-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy

Arranging a visit to St Gregory's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email swoodcock@stoccat.org.uk.

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