HLTA: PPA Lead & SEND Champion

Canon Sharples CE Primary School and Nursery; Hindley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Canon Sharples CE Primary School and Nursery in Wigan invites applications for a temporary Higher Level Teaching Assistant. The role is 30 hours per week, term time (38 weeks per year), Grade 6 salary £20,643 - £22,780 per annum, temporary until the current academic year 26/27.

The successful candidate will support teachers, lead small-group interventions, monitor pupil progress, and promote the school’s Christian ethos. Flexibility and SEND support are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting primary pupils in a classroom setting.
• Ability to work across the school and build relationships with parents and professionals.
• Ability to adapt teaching to support all learners including those with SEND.
• Flexibility to cover PPA time and whole-class learning during absences.

Responsibilities

• Complement the professional work of teachers, including planning and teaching whole class lessons.
• Take responsibility for whole class teaching and learning during planned absences (PPA).
• Lead daily small-group interventions.
• Monitor, assess, record and report pupils’ achievement, progress and development.
• Promote the good behaviour of all pupils.
• Assist with supervision of pupils outside lesson times.
• Promote the Christian ethos of the school.
• Adapt teaching methods to support learners including those with SEND.
• Flexibility is essential.

Skills

Supporting pupils

PPA time management

Small-group interventions

Behaviour management

Job description

Canon Sharples CE Primary School and Nursery in Wigan invites applications for a temporary Higher Level Teaching Assistant. The role is 30 hours per week, term time (38 weeks per year), Grade 6 salary £20,643 - £22,780 per annum, temporary until the current academic year 26/27.

The successful candidate will support teachers, lead small-group interventions, monitor pupil progress, and promote the school’s Christian ethos. Flexibility and SEND support are essential.