Higher Lever Teaching Assistant

St Marys RC Primary (Middleton); Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary’s RC Primary School Middleton is seeking an enthusiastic HLTA to join our Catholic school. The role covers all phases, supervising classes, supporting teachers and leading our large teaching assistant team.

Ideal candidates will hold an HLTA qualification, have GCSE English and Maths, and understand safeguarding. The post is permanent with working hours 8am to 4pm and a salary of £28,359 to £31,324.

Qualifications

• Must have GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or equivalent).
• Must have HLTA qualification.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum, reading, phonics and group interventions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes for absent teachers across the school.
• Support teachers in the classroom and lead our team of teaching assistants.
• Work across all phases to support pupils and interventions.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership aspiration

Organisation

Initiative

Education

HLTA qualification

GCSE English and Maths (C)

Job description

Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Grade: 6, points 19 to 24

Hours: 8am to 4pm

Salary: from £28,359 to £31,324

Contract type: Permanent

To start: As soon as possible

The Headteacher and Governors of St Mary’s RC Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and conscientious Teaching Assistant Level 4 (HLTA), to join our successful and happy Catholic school.

The successful candidate will work across the school in all phases, supervising classes for absent teachers, working in support of teachers in the classroom and leading our large team of teaching assistants.

The ideal person will have a good knowledge of the National Curriculum, reading, phonics and group interventions. They should have knowledge of assessment in primary education. They may have an area of expertise that would enhance the children’s education in our school.

We require someone who is highly motivated, flexible, organised and reliable. You will love working with children and as part of a team. You will have a positive attitude, sense of humour and excellent communication skills.

The successful candidate will:

• Have GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Mathematics
• Have their HLTA qualification
• Have an understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding
• Have experience of working with children
• Have experience of leading a team or aspirations to do so
• Be a strong team player who will join the senior leadership team
• Be able to use their initiative and be resourceful

We can offer:

• Well-behaved, confident and motivated pupils
• A supportive, hard-working and friendly staff team and governing body
• A commitment to your continuing professional development
• A well-resourced and engaging learning environment
• A successful, happy and forward-thinking Catholic school community

Visits to the school are welcomed.

Applications from suitably qualified and experienced teaching assistants will be by letter, followed by observation and interview.

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.

Closing date: Monday, 2nd November 2026 at 12 noon

Shortlisting: Tuesday, 3rd November 2026

Interview : Thursday, 5th November 2026

Safeguarding our children is of utmost importance to us so the successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Successful candidates will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the Trust / Academy who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.