26 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    22 June 2026 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    27 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: Working 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£25,939 to £28,792

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Have a Level 3 qualification in teaching assistance or equivalent
  • Have experience of working within the Early Years Foundation Stage, specifically with children aged two years old
  • Be able to plan and deliver appropriate activities to meet the needs of the children in the two year old room
  • Have experience of completing the ‘Progress Check’ for two year olds and other relevant assessments of development towards milestones
  • Have experience of liaising with a range of professionals (e.g Health Visitors)
  • Have high expectations for all children
  • Have the ability to build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treating them with respect and kindness, and demonstrating consideration for their development as learners
  • Be able to provide cover for teachers in other areas of the Early Years when required
  • Demonstrate high standards of spoken and written English
  • Work as part of an effective team
  • Carry out administrative tasks to a good standard, including using ICT
  • Be prepared to contribute to all aspects of school life

What the school offers its staff

  • enthusiastic, friendly and well-behaved children who love to learn.
  • a supportive, experienced and caring team of staff and governors.
  • a vibrant, well-resourced learning environment where children are nurtured and challenged.
  • opportunities for continued professional development and leadership growth.
  • a school community where kindness, diversity and inclusion are celebrated.

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 governors 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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane

School type
Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
486 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01204 333494

St Mary's CE Primary School, is a two form entry school with pupils attending from Pre-school to Year 6.

Arranging a visit to St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@st-marys-deane.bolton.sch.uk.

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