HLTA

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Manchester, Lancashire, M26 4DG

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Term time, part time: 27.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - until August 2027
• Pay scale: Grade 6 scp 19-24 Actual Salary £20,812 - £22,988 (£33,119 - £36,581 FTE)

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.

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.

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

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 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

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 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 - 148 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 326 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-roman-catholic-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy-manchester

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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