Higher Level Teaching Assistant NEW Holy Family RC Primary (Salford) Posted today Salford £17,9[...]

Salford NHS Clinical Commissioning Group; Salford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated primary school in Salford seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to improve children's educational outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree or HLTA qualification and have a passion for supporting children in their learning journey. The role offers the chance to work in a vibrant, supportive environment, contributing to the school’s Catholic ethos.

Benefits

Supportive governors and community

Hardworking and dedicated staff

Enthusiastic children

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children's learning necessary.
• Secure understanding of strategies to support children’s learning.
• Willingness to contribute to and support the Catholic ethos.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning across all keystages.
• Undertake tasks during the interview process, including observations.
• Facilitate PPA cover as needed.

Skills

Dedication to improving outcomes for children

Experience supporting children across all keystages

Enthusiasm and commitment

Education

HLTA or Equivalent qualification/Degree

Job description

The Governing Body of Holy Family RC Primary School are looking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant who can join our dedicated team of staff in making a difference for our children and the community we serve.

The person appointed will have experience of supporting children in their learning and will have high standards and expectations in all areas of school life.

We are looking for a HLTA who has:

• A dedication to improving outcomes for children.
• Experience of supporting across all keystages children in their learning.
• HLTA or Equivalent qualification/Degree.
• A secure understanding of strategies to support children’s learning.
• PPA Cover
• Working with a wide range of children.
• Enthusiasm and commitment.
• Is willing to contribute to and support the Catholic ethos and wider life of school.

We can offer you the opportunity to work in a school with:

• Hardworking, dedicated, happy and talented staff.
• Friendly, enthusiastic children whose behaviour is
• A dynamic, supportive and forward thinking leadership team
• An innovative school
• Staff with high expectations of behaviour, learning and personal development.
• Supportive governors and whole school community.
• Parents who work with school in ensuring the best for their child.
• A vibrant, supportive and fun working environment.

There will be an expectation that the candidate will undertake tasks as part of the interview process; this will include an observation working with a group of pupils. We encourage informal visits to the school and look forward to meeting you, please contact the School Business Manager - Linzi Macdonald on [e-mail] - to arrange a appointment.

Closing Date: 9th June 2025, 12:00 noon

Visits to the school: By Arrangement

Shortlisting: 10th June 2025

Interviews & Observation: 13th June 2025

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.

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