Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Level 4

St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden, Manchester, M22 4NR

46 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  5 September 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  16 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £29,064.00 Annually (FTE) Term Time Only - Part Time

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Level 4 job summary

At Thrive CE Academy Trust. we believe that the academic, creative and spiritual development of our children must always be at the heart of everything we do, and to that end we focus on an exciting, modern curriculum where children are encouraged and nurtured to reach high standards in all areas of learning.

Our vision is about Belonging, Believing, Becoming; where children and staff feel a sense of Belonging to the school, to our local community and to God, Believe in themselves and in each other and Become well-rounded individuals who achieve the best for themselves, the school and our Trust.

We offer a pleasant working environment within a supportive and collaborative team with a commitment to continuing professional development through our structured training and high quality programme of CPD.

Main purpose of the job:

This role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) plays a vital part in supporting teaching and learning across our school. You will plan, prepare and deliver engaging learning activities for individuals, small groups and whole classes, and confidently lead lessons when needed, including covering teacher absence. The role involves working closely with teachers to support pupil progress, adapting learning to meet individual needs, and helping to remove barriers so all pupils can achieve their potential. You will also monitor progress, provide feedback, support behaviour and wellbeing, and contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment. In addition, the role may include leading on a specialist area and supporting other teaching assistants, helping to drive whole-school improvement.

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 St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 340 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Wilfrid's CofE Aided Primary School Northenden website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-wilfrid-s-cofe-aided-primary-school-northenden

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