Higher Level Teaching Assistant

St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4RX

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  15 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week over five days
• Contract type: Fixed term - 31/08/2027
• Pay scale: £23,540.85 to 25,747.01

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an individual who will:

• Have excellent communication skills
• Be a team player with a positive attitude
• Respect confidentiality at all times
• Be organised and efficient
• Support the Catholic ethos of our school.

What the school offers its staff

St Cuthbert's RC High School are currently seeking two Higher-Level Teaching Assistants. 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

St Cuthberts' staff promote a strong Catholic identity where everyone is valued and encouraged to grow into well-educated, caring, confident and active members of society. You will join a friendly, supportive and successful team should your application be successful. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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 22.7% 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

St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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 Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1057 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: sbooth@stoccat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-cuthbert-s-rc-high-school-rochdale

St Cuthbert’s is a comprehensive High School situated in Rochdale, welcoming students aged 11 -16 from a wide variety of partner primary feeder schools. We are part of the St Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Academy Trust.

St Cuthbert's is a vibrant, diverse and innovative school. Our faith is our inspiration and we aspire for all members of our community to 'Be the best that we can be in everything that we do'.

Arranging a visit to St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

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

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