HLTA (Level 4) - St Gregory's Catholic High School

Warrington Borough Council; Warrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent local authority in Warrington is looking for a knowledgeable Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work on a 1:1 basis with a KS4 pupil. This full-time position requires experience in supporting children with special needs and a commitment to an inclusive school environment. The role offers a salary range of £25,163 – £28,243 negotiable based on experience. Applications close on November 24, 2025.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable and multi-skilled in teaching support.
• Experience supporting pupils across various curriculum subjects.
• Commitment to professionalism and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Work on a 1:1 basis with a KS4 pupil.
• Support classroom management and behaviour techniques.
• Help with specific individual learning needs.

Skills

Experience in supporting children with ASD/ADHD

Curriculum adaptation skills

Classroom management

Communication with parents/carers

Education

Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

HLTA (Level 4) - St Gregory's Catholic High School

The role

Fixed Term Contract until July 2027 – there is always potential for a permanent position in the school thereafter. Full time (37 hours per week), Term time only. We are looking to appoint a knowledgeable and multi-skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work on a 1:1 basis with a KS4 pupil. Experience in supporting children with ASD/ADHD is essential as is demonstrating being able to adapt curriculum work to meet the needs of the young person.

We are seeking someone who enjoys working in a fully inclusive school and shares the school’s vision of making a real difference to the lives of our children through equality of opportunity, raising aspirations and inclusion for all.

The successful candidate will have a high level of professionalism and commitment to children, parents and school.

Experience in supporting pupils across a range of curriculum subjects is preferable, as is experience of running interventions and managing communication with parents / carers and other professionals where required.

About the School

St Gregory’s has once again been judged as a ‘Good’ school in our inspection of July 2024 with an Outstanding Catholic life judgement (Section 48). Both reports can be viewed by clicking this link: https://www.stgregoryshigh.com/about-us/ofsted

St. Gregory’s is proud to be one of the highest performing schools in both Warrington and the Liverpool Archdiocese area and as such we are oversubscribed with a waiting list to join our school community.

Our Ofsted report noted “Pupils at St Gregory’s are happy, confident and welcoming to visitors. They like each other. There is a strong sense of community across the school. This reflects the school vision, ‘Onefamily inspired to learn’. One pupil said: ‘We are cared about as individuals but, because everyone cares, that makes us all one.”

The successful candidate will join a passionate and successful SEND and pastoral team to work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction/instruction of teaching &/or senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs and enabling access to learning for all pupils.

You will provide assistance and support in classroom management, behaviour techniques and provide specialist support in a specific curricular/resource area depending on your areas of experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a top performing school which is expanding and completing a period of growth due to our sustained success.

Key dates

Application deadline: Monday 24 November 2025 at 8.30am
Shortlisting and notification of interview: Monday 24 November 2025 (afternoon)
Interview date: Friday 28 November 2025

Only CES application forms will be accepted.

The Job Description and CES Support Staff Application Form are available from the school website. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.

Online checks of shortlisted candidates may be obtained which forms part of our Safer Recruitment procedures and KCSIE Guidance.

Grade 6 – Actual pay £25,163 – £28,243 (negotiable, dependant on experience and can be discussed at interview)

Job documents

Location

Cromwell Avenue, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 1HG