Higher Level Teaching Assistant
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Manchester, Lancashire, M26 4DG14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
11 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 27.5 hours per week, term-time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 6 scp 19-24 - £31,067 to £34,314 pro rata actual £19,523.19 - £21,563.67
What skills and experience we're looking for
St Mary’s RC Primary School are currently seeking an 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. We are currently looking for 1 permanent and 1 fixed term HLTA.
St Mary’s RC Primary School is looking for a HLTA who is experienced in working as a Teaching Assistant across both KS1 and KS2. In your role as a HLTA you will perform additional duties to a Teaching Assistant. You will support teaching and learning in classes as well as planning and preparing lessons when the class teacher in not available. Where necessary, you will also deliver support to small groups to help improve outcomes for pupils. As this role includes working across KS1 and KS2, you should be confident in working with all ages. You should be an excellent communicator, committed to meeting the needs of all pupils and willing to adapt.
Please refer to the HLTA Job Description which outlines the main duties and key responsibilities of this very busy role, together with, a Person Specification.
Our Mission
Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.
Our Values-One of Hope
Inspired by St Teresa
of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we
will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities
to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people,
just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach
for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.
One of Courage
As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we
will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away
from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in
our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most
apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.
One of Innovation
St Teresa of Calcutta
changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best
practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young
people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and
change.
We are seeking an individual who:
- Proficient in English and Maths
- Computer literacy, including confidence in incorporating computers into classroom lessons and using digital record-keeping software
- Support learners in social and emotional well-being, reporting to the class teacher or pastoral lead where necessary
- Confident to plan and deliver lessons to a KS1 or KS2 class
- Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities to classes, small groups or 1 to 1
- Adapt and modify activities to meet the needs of all learners
- Identify barriers to learning and devise strategies to support learners
- Verbal and written communication for effective classroom instruction and understanding students’ needs
- Excellent Interpersonal skills for working with students, Teachers and parents/carers
- Understanding of the expectations of the KS1 and KS2 curriculum
The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.
Commitment to Safeguarding:
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.
Shortlisting date: Thursday 12th June 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 16th June 2025
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 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
- Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)
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 are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- Up to 472 pupils
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
Arranging a visit to St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stoccat.org.uk.
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