Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Primary
Worth Primary School, Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1QAThis job expired on 24 November 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
5 January 2026
Closing date
24 November 2025 at 8am
Date listed
7 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Wednesday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm 19.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £14,341 - £15,658
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Experience of working in a primary school
- Experience planning and delivering learning activities
- Experience of planning and leading teaching and learning activities (under supervision) Experience of covering classes for planned/unplanned staff absence
- Experience of teaching a synthetic phonics programme
- Experience of supporting pupils with social and emotional needs
- A high standard of basic education in English and Maths
- A GCSE in English and Maths
- Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (or equivalent) or QTS
- Ability to communicate effectively – both verbally and in writing
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
- Ability to respond calmly and constructively when dealing with children
- Skills and expertise in understanding the individual needs of all pupils to help adapt and provide engaging support
- Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils
- Knowledge of how to successfully lead learning activities for a group or class of children
- Ability to work flexibly
- Good organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to build effective working relationships with adults and be part of a team
- A willingness to engage in professional development opportunities
- Ability to learn and use a range of strategies to deal with classroom and individual behaviour
- A good understanding of the Primary National Curriculum and SEN Code of Practice
- Willingness to maintain confidentiality on all school matters
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
- To work within the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policies and procedures
- Enjoyment of working with children
- Sensitivity and understanding to build strong relationships with children
- A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils, and promoting the ethos and values of the school
- Resilient, positive, forward looking and enthusiastic about making a difference to children
What the school offers its staff
Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
Free car parking
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment.
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Worth Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 197 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Worth Primary School website
- Email address
- admin@worth.cheshire.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01625 875900
Worth Primary School is a Single Academy Trust based within the thriving town of Poynton in East Cheshire. A single form entry school providing primary education for pupils from the ages of 4-11 years. The school is popular and well-regarded in the local community. We are proud of our history and excited about our future.
We are a warm, welcoming community where children feel safe to take risks, ask questions and be curious. Our school is built on genuine relationships: we listen, we notice and we care. We believe that childhood should be joyful, full of experiences, and that learning should feel meaningful, exciting and full of possibility.
We put children at the heart of everything we do. We nurture character (through cool heads and warm hearts) as much as knowledge, helping pupils to grow into kind and caring individuals with a strong moral compass. We support our pupils to become confident young people who work hard, persevere, make the right choices and look after one another. Collaboration is central to this: children learn that being a team player, tackling challenges together and supporting their peers brings fulfilment, belonging and shared success.
We are a community where every child, regardless of background, culture or ability, feels they belong, are valued and can thrive. We celebrate the unique strengths each child brings, including those with additional needs. Together, we strive for excellence, equity and inclusion so that all pupils can reach their full potential.
Worth Primary School committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or background are respected, represented, and supported.
We understand the role of inclusive education in preparing young people for a complex and diverse society. We challenge discrimination, recognise and celebrate difference, and work continuously to promote equity and opportunity in everything we do.
Arranging a visit to Worth Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@worth.cheshire.sch.uk.
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