HLTA

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy, Bury, Lancashire, BL0 9JJ

34 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  11 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 22 hours per week. 5.5 hours 4 days per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 6 scp 19-24 Actual Salary £16,287.94 - £17,990.35 (£32,061- £35,412 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

St. Joseph’s are currently seeking a 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.

The main duties of the role are as follows:

• To complement 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.
• To deliver 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.
• To be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We are seeking an individual who has:

• HLTA status and a relevant NQF/QCF Level 3 qualification
• Training in relevant learning strategies / curriculum / learning areas
• Experience in delivering lessons to individuals, groups and classes
• Experience of preparing and developing resources to meet learning needs & for education plans
• Experience of working within a schools’ ethos and supporting the aims of the school

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 - 256 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 192 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-s-roman-catholic-primary-school-ramsbottom-a-voluntary-academy

Arranging a visit to St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Ramsbottom, a Voluntary Academy

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

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