Higher Level Teaching Assistant HLTA

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school located in Manchester seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a permanent full-time position starting on September 1, 2025. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent experience, contributing to an inclusive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience in a teaching assistant role is desirable.

Education

NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time, 39 weeks, 8.30am - 4.00pm

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications Required: NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Salary: £28,163 to £31,067 pro rata, £24,224

Northenden Community School is a one-form entry primary school with 236 pupils from Nursery to Year 6.

We pride ourselves on our inclusive ethos and the care, guidance, and support we offer to every child and their family, which is a strength of our school. Our pupils are thoughtful, motivated, and considerate of others, and our families are highly involved in the children's lives.

We are a successful school, and our children achieve very well.

About the Candidate

Please see the attached application pack for further information about our ideal candidate.

About Us

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.