Higher Level Teacher Assistant

Stockport Council; Stockport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Hursthead Infant School is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work across classes and deliver pre-planned cover, supporting individuals and small groups in the classroom.

The successful candidate will contribute to interventions across the school, with a commitment to children's learning and well-being, and will join a supportive staff team; term-time only, 30 hours per week, temporary until 31 August 2027, with closing date 8 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children's learning and wellbeing.
• Ability to provide pre-planned cover for whole-class teaching.
• Experience delivering interventions across the school.

Responsibilities

• Provide whole class teaching for pre-planned cover.
• Support individuals and small groups in the classroom.
• Deliver interventions across the school to boost progress.

Skills

Whole class teaching

Interventions

Supports individuals

Small group support

Job description

Hursthead Infant School
Kirkstead Road
Cheadle Hulme
Cheadle
Cheshire
SK8 7PZ
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Kirkstead Road
Cheadle Hulme
Cheadle
Cheshire
SK8 7PZ
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Salary: Scale 5 point 12-17
Hours: 30 Hours per week
Working Pattern: Term time only
Contract type: Temporary until 31/08/27
Closing date: Tuesday 8th September2 2026
Interview Date: W/c 14th September 2026
Start Date: ASAP

The Governing Board of Hursthead Infant School are seeking to appoint a passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and hardworking staff team.

We are looking for a committed, and talented individual who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and well-being. The successful candidate will be required to provide whole class teaching for pre-planned cover in addition to supporting individuals and small groups, both in the classroom and in delivering interventions across the school.

In return we offer:

• A happy school environment with a nurturing ethos centered on ‘We care, we learn, we belong’
• Friendly, motivated and caring children who are keen to learn
• A clear commitment to professional development of all staff
• A supportive, hardworking and friendly staff team who are committed to providing the best for our children
• A successful, happy and forward-thinking whole school community

Closing Date: Tuesday 8th September at 5pm
Interview Date: WB 14th September

Hursthead Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and proof of Right to Work in the UK, all qualifications verified and references will be obtained prior to the time of the interview.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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