Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Wigan Council; Wigan; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary educational institution is hiring a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a permanent role starting in January 2026. You will be responsible for providing cover across Key Stages 1 and 2, supervising pupils, and supporting individual education plans. The ideal candidate will have HLTA qualifications, a strong understanding of safeguarding, and a passion for nurturing students. The position offers a welcoming environment and opportunities for professional development in Wigan, UK.

Benefits

Professional development support

Welcoming school environment

Positive ethos rooted in Catholic teachings

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies.
• Evidencing HLTA standards or equivalent qualifications.
• Proactive approach to children's needs and adaption to various situations.

Responsibilities

• Providing PPA cover across KS1 and KS2.
• Supporting pupils’ safety and access to learning activities.
• Assisting with individual education plans.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Ability to supervise and support pupils

Enthusiasm and passion for teaching

Ability to work outdoors

Education

HLTA standards or equivalent qualification

Job description

St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School

Church Lane,

Shevington, Wigan

Postcode: WN6 8BD

Salary: Grade 6, £17,523 - £19,337 per annum.

26.25 hours per week, term time, working 38 weeks + 3 days per year

Permanent

Required for January 2026

St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School is excited for an outstanding Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.

We live out our mission statement of “Growing Together in Faith, Love and Learning” and this permeates all areas of life at St Bernadette’s. We have high expectations in all we do and we strive to provide the excellent teaching and learning, care and support that our children deserve.

Responsibilities

• Providing PPA cover across KS1 and KS2.
• Supervising and providing particular support for pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities;
• Assist with the development and implementation of individual education / behaviour plans;
• Displaying initiative, the ability to think on your feet and being proactive to the needs of the children and staff;
• Being comfortable working outdoors and embracing all weathers.

Benefits

A welcoming school environment with a positive ethos rooted in the Catholic faith and teachings.

Truly wonderful pupils who bring a sense of joy to all that they do.

Professional Development

Support for continuing professional development.

Colleagues who are committed to raising standards and place children at the centre of their work.

Essentials

• To evidence having met the HLTA standards / equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding.
• Equally important is the candidate’s enthusiasm and passion for the role and their willingness to flourish in a setting where every day is different and every day is an adventure!

For more information, please contact the school office on 01257 401125. Visits can also be arranged upon request and are strongly encouraged. Please download the application form and when completed send to Mrs Boe [e-mail]

St Bernadette’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check. The school will also carry out an online search as part of their due‑diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board, who is the employer, and not Wigan Council.

Governors reserve the right to shortlist at any time.

Applications forms are returnable to the school.

Interview date: 22nd January 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check.

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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