Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Sir John Offley CE (VC) Primary School

Sir John Offley CofE (C) Primary School; Crewe; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly pupils and staff

Welcoming environment

Professional development opportunities

Governing Body involvement

Leadership support from SLT

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Sir John Offley CE Primary School is seeking a proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our caring team. The post supports teaching and learning across key stages, leading activities and delivering targeted pupil support.

This role is permanent and part-time (26 hours/week), with a pro rata salary of £31,015–£34,811. We value inclusive practice, teamwork and strong relationships with pupils, staff and families.

Qualifications

• Has experience of working as a Teaching Assistant or HLTA within a primary school setting.
• Holds a relevant Level 4 qualification or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Has high expectations of themselves and the children they work with.
• Is confident supporting and leading learning across a range of year groups.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is patient, caring and committed to helping every child succeed.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Is enthusiastic, reliable and willing to contribute to the wider life of our school.
• Has a reliable, flexible and good-humoured nature

Responsibilities

• Lead learning activities and deliver lessons.
• Provide targeted support to pupils and help create an inclusive learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers and other staff to raise standards.
• Contribute to wider life of the school and professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Reliability

Flexibility

Good-humoured

Education

Level 4 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Post: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Salary: £31,015-£34,811 (G7, SCP 15–22) pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working Hours: 26 hours per week

Required: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 12pm on 10th November 2026

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date as we review applications on an on-going basis and interviews may be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, therefore, we encourage early applications.

Successful candidates will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.

Sir John Offley CE Primary School is a truly special place — a warm, welcoming, and nurturing Church of England school at the heart of the Madeley community. Our children are curious, kind, and full of joy, and they sit firmly at the centre of every decision we make.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and dedicated individual who is passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential. You will play an important role in supporting teaching and learning across the school, working closely with teachers and other members of our dedicated team.

As an HLTA, you will have the opportunity to lead learning activities, deliver lessons and provide targeted support to pupils, helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working as a Teaching Assistant or HLTA within a primary school setting.
• Holds a relevant Level 4 qualification or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Has high expectations of themselves and the children they work with.
• Is confident supporting and leading learning across a range of year groups.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is patient, caring and committed to helping every child succeed.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Is enthusiastic, reliable and willing to contribute to the wider life of our school.
• Has a reliable, flexible and good-humoured nature

In return we can offer you:

• Friendly pupils and staff
• A happy, warm and welcoming environment
• A supportive team who are committed to raising standards
• A committed Governing Body
• Excellent leadership support from SLT
• Opportunities for professional development
• Opportunity to join an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

We welcome visits to our school, please call the school office on 01782 750301 to arrange an appointment or to discuss the post further.

In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CVs alone will not be accepted.

Closing date: Monday 10th November 2026. 12 Noon.

Interview date: TBC

Only candidates who are short-listed for interview will be contacted (by telephone or e-mail). If you have not heard from the school within two weeks of the closing date you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

School Address: Sir John Offley CE (VC) Primary School, Izaak Walton Way, Madeley, Cheshire CW3 9PJ

Thisschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.