HLTA

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

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  15 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, term time: 37 hours per week. Term time only + 5 days.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 6 scp 19 – 24 Actual Salary £28,739 - £31,743 (£33,119- £36,581 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Cuthberts Roman Catholic High School are currently seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. 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.

The postholder will work collaboratively with teachers in planning and delivering teaching and learning activities to enable access to learning, in addition to undertaking the core duties of supporting teachers, students and the school. Complimenting the work of teachers, with responsibility for teaching and learning activities which may include planning, preparing and delivering specialist support to individual pupils, groups and/or leading learning activities within an area of specialism. Delivering whole class teaching cover, for example during teacher’s PPA time. To be responsible for the management and development of a specialist area within the school and/or supervision of other teaching assistants, including allocating and monitoring work, mentoring and training.

We are seeking an individual who has:

• Experience in delivering lessons in your area of expertise to individuals, groups and whole classes under supervision
• Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating teaching and learning activities effectively
• Experience of differentiating activities and preparing and developing resources to meet learning needs and contributing to Individual Education Plans
• Experience of working effectively within a team environment and building effective working relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Understanding and working knowledge of national curriculum and other learning programmes (within specified age range/subject area) e.g. knowledge of core subject areas etc

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

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 - 148 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1023 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@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 recruitment@stoccat.org.uk.

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