Higher Level Teacher Assistant with Midday Duties

inploi; Stockport; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary education institution in Stockport is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support students and cover staff absence. The role requires flexibility to work with various age groups and includes additional duties as a Midday Assistant. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for an opportunity to develop teaching skills in a supportive environment. The position is permanent, during term time only, with a salary range of £28,598 to £31,022.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be flexible and able to work with all age ranges.
• Must be comfortable working with colleagues from across the school.

Responsibilities

• Cover PPA time and absence across the school.
• Support groups and individuals with their learning.
• Perform additional Midday Assistant duties.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Creativity

Flexibility

Education

Relevant teaching qualifications

Job description

Pownall Green Primary School

Bramhall Lane South

Bramhall

Stockport

Cheshire

SK7 2EB

Email: [e-mail]

Tel: [phone]

Higher Level Teaching Assistant & Midday Assistant

HLTA

Salary: NJC Scale 5 point 12 £28,598 to £31,022 (Actual pro rata £17,902 to £19,420)

Hours: 27.08 Hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Term time only, Permanent

Start Date: 2nd February 2026

MDA

Salary: NJC Scale 1 point 3 £24,796 (actual pro rata £1,668)

Hours: 2.91 Hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Term time only, Permanent

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and creative Higher Level Teaching Assistant to cover PPA time and absence across school. The role will also include supporting groups and individuals with their learning. The candidate needs to be flexible, able to work with all age ranges and happy to work with colleagues from across school.

We would welcome suitably qualified candidates, who would like the opportunity to develop their Teaching skills

This role also includes additional Midday Assistant duties Monday Friday total hours each week 2.91 hrs Salary level 1.3 annual salary £1668.05 gross.

Closing Date: 13th January 2026

Interview Date: 16th January 2026

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

Stockport Council Valuing Diversity

Supporting Documents

↗ Job description & person specification - HLTA

↗ Support application form

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