Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support Speech and Language Therapy

Castle Hill High; Hazel Grove; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Castle Hill High School in Stockport is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support Speech and Language Therapy. This permanent Scale 5 post offers an actual salary of £19,975.74 – £21,668.90 for 29.25 hours per week during term time, with start date ASAP.

Applications should be emailed to [e-mail] by the deadline of Sunday 27 September 2026. The school is a special school for students aged 11–18 with significant and complex needs, currently rated

Responsibilities

• Support Speech and Language Therapy as HLTA.

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

Please email completed application forms to [e-mail] by the above deadline, application documents can be found and downloaded at the bottom of the page.

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

The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here. Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above.

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.

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