Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support Speech and Language Therapy

Stockport Council; Hazel Grove; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Castle Hill High School is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support Speech and Language Therapy. The role is a permanent position, 29.25 hours per week, term time only, with a salary of £19,975.74 - £21,668.90 actual salary.

Based in Stockport, the school serves students aged 11–18 with special needs and offers a supportive environment that values safeguarding and professional development. Start date ASAP; application deadline Sunday 27th September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support Speech and Language Therapy.

Job description

Castle Hill High School
The Fairway, Offerton, Stockport, SK2 5DS
0161 285 3925

Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support Speech and Language Therapy
Scale 5, £19,975.74 - £21,668.90 actual salary
29.25 hours per week, term time only
Mon 8.40am - 2.45pm Tues 8.40am - 2.45pm Weds 8.40am – 2.45pm Thurs 8.40am - 4pm Fri 8.40am – 2.45pm
Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Application Deadline: Sunday 27th September 2026

Castle Hill High School is a special school for students, aged 11 – 18, with significant and complex needs. We currently have 340 students on roll. Our most recent Ofsted inspection, judged the school to be Outstanding. All students enjoy equality of opportunity, regardless of gender, race, ability, social background etc. Our aim is to provide an education which is relevant and worthwhile, preparing our students for the world of work and ensuring that they leave us as caring young adults who have developed positive attitudes and values and are respectful of
others.

All students at Castle Hill have Education Health and Care Plans. Students’ specific needs include: communication and social interaction difficulties, cognition and learning difficulties and autistic spectrum disorder.

Please see the person specification attached for more details.

Further information about the school can be found at our website: www.castlehill.stockport.sch.uk

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.