Higher Level Teaching Assistant

St James' CofE Primary School Gorton, Manchester, M18 8LW

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 March 2026

• Closing date

  29 January 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  21 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: 25,128.28

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

 

Location: St James CE Primary School, Stelling Street, Gorton, Manchester. M18 8LW

Contract Type: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)

Role: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Hours: Part Time 35 hours - 5 days per week Term Time plus 5 Training Days

Salary Grade: NJC Pay Scale SCP 17 – 23 (Actual Salary £25,128 - £27,892 per annum)

Advert Closing Date: 29th January 2026

Interview Date: 5th February 2026

Start Date: 2nd March 2026

 

St James CE Primary School thrives on a friendly, talented, and dedicated staff team committed to developing the potential of every one of our children. Join us on our journey and make a difference.

 

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Do you have the skills and experience to support and inspire young learners? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our vibrant and supportive team.

Appointments made are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references being received. References will be requested prior to interview.

About the candidate

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who:

 

·        Meets Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards or equivalent qualification or experience 

·        Has Experience of working with children of relevant age in a learning environment

·        Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·        Is proactive, flexible, and committed to inclusive education

·        Has a genuine passion for helping children achieve their full potential

What we can offer you:

·        an inclusive and diverse school community

 

·        friendly, motivated, committed and highly skilled staff

 

·        opportunities to work with colleagues from across the Trust

 

·        a firm commitment to your professional development

 

·        an innovative and forward-thinking Leadership Team

 

·        a strong focus on staff wellbeing

 

If you think this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

We warmly encourage visits to our school. Please contact us on 0161 223 2423, visit our website https://St. James CE Primary School --or email stjoffice@vantageacademies.co.uk

 

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to safer recruitment procedures including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

 

References will be requested prior to interview.

 

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 James' CofE Primary School Gorton

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 457 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St James' CofE Primary School Gorton website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-james-cofe-primary-school-gorton

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