Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Hodge Clough Primary; Oldham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Friendly school community

Supportive staff

Involvement by Local Governing Body

Job summary

Hodge Clough Primary School in Oldham is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Grade 5 to join our dedicated team. The role is full time, term-time only plus 5 INSET days, with a start date in January 2027 and a competitive salary on the Grade 5 scale.

Closing date is 6 November 2026; interviews 19 November 2026. The successful candidate will support learners across EYFS to LKS2, deliver lessons, plan activities, and contribute to the wider life of the school.

Qualifications

• Proficient in English and Maths.
• Confident with computers in classroom lessons and digital record-keeping.
• Able to plan, prepare and deliver learning activities.
• Able to adapt activities to meet all learners' needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills with pupils, teachers and carers.
• Understanding of EYFS and National Curriculums.
• Willing to contribute to the wider life of the school.

Skills

English proficiency

Maths proficiency

Computer literacy

Digital record-keeping

Lesson planning

Lesson delivery

Differentiation

Barrier to learning

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum knowledge

Team involvement

Tools

Digital record-keeping software

Job description

Ref: 001813

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Hodge Clough Primary School

'Kind Hearts, Ambitious Minds, Striving for Excellence'

Headteacher: Mrs. S Hodkinson

Scale: Grade 5

Hours: Full Time / Term Time Only plus 5 INSET days

Closing Date: 9am on Friday 6 November 2026

Start Date: From Monday 4 January 2027

Interview Date: Tuesday 19 November 2026

Hodge Clough Primary School:

Hodge Clough Primary School serves just under 420 pupils in the Moorside area of Oldham, including nursery education for pupils from 3 years of age.

Hodge Clough is a happy, welcoming and thriving school that is on a journey, and together we are building something special: a school that sets high standards and a place where every pupil is known, supported and challenged to achieve their full potential. The team here are committed to this journey, and we are committed to investing in our team.

About you:

We are looking for an HLTA who:

• Is proficient in English and Maths
• Possesses computer literacy, including confidence in incorporating computers into classroom lessons and using digital record-keeping software
• Can support learners in social and emotional well-being, reporting to the class teacher or pastoral lead where necessary
• Is initially confident to plan and deliver lessons to EYFS, KS1 and LKS2 classes
• Can plan, prepare and deliver learning activities to whole classes
• Can adapt and modify activities to meet the needs of all learners
• Can identify barriers to learning and devise strategies to support learners
• Possesses good verbal and written communication for effective classroom instruction and understanding of students’ needs
• Possesses excellent Interpersonal skills for working with pupils, teachers and parents/carers
• Shows an understanding of the expectations of the EYFS and National Curriculums
• Is eager to contribute to the wider life of the school and model the values of Hodge Clough Primary School.

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming, caring school community built on our shared values of Pride, Happiness, Excellence, Attitude, Respect and Togetherness
• Friendly, enthusiastic children who will make you smile and give you plenty of reasons to feel proud of the difference you make
• A commitment to professional development, ensuring staff are supported, challenged and empowered to strive for personal and professional excellence
• A friendly and collaborative staff team who work together with honesty, empathy and ambition to secure the best outcomes for all children.
• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff.

If you are someone who brings energy, expertise, and a passion for making learning memorable, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Hodge Clough Primary School, where we are proud to nurture both our pupils and our staff to be the very best they can be.

Please see the attached Application Pack for further details of our vacancy.

To apply please complete the application form with your supporting statement

Send these to [e-mail] the closing date of Friday 6 November at 9am.

If you wish to pay us a visit or discuss this opportunity further, you are most welcome. Please contact the school office on 0161 770 5790

References:

Please note that we will contact the referees of shortlisted candidates prior to interview unless otherwise instructed.

Please ensure that you provide the headteachers details if your last position was in a school setting.

Please also note that we can only use business email addresses for referees, not personal ones, and we cannot accept generic references i.e. addressed "to whom it may concern"

Commitment to Safeguarding:

As part of our safeguarding commitment and promoting the welfare of children any offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks as part of the pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees. Hodge Clough Primary School is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and ethnic minorities.

Supporting Documents

Application Form
Right To Work
Recruitment Pack