Level 4 Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

TN United Kingdom; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Ashton-under-Lyne seeks a Level 4 Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their expanding SEN Unit. The role requires a patient, kind individual with experience in supporting children with special educational needs. The successful candidate will work in a warm and welcoming environment, contributing to both the school's ethos and the professional development of staff.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Supportive staff and governors

Qualifications

• Experienced at working with children with a high level of SEN.
• Comfortable with high levels of personal care.

Responsibilities

• Join the staff of an ambitious, forward-thinking school.
• Support the Catholic ethos of the school.

Skills

Child-centred

Patient

Creative

Enthusiastic

Resourceful

Job description

Level 4 Teaching Assistant (HLTA), Ashton-under-Lyne

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 35 hours

Base Location: St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Kynder Street, Denton, M34 2AR

Assessment Date: Shortlisting Tuesday 10th June, Interviews and lesson observations week beginning Monday 23rd June

Required: 1st September 2025

The governors at St Mary’s are looking to appoint an excellent, enthusiastic, and highly motivated HLTA to join the staff of this ambitious, forward-thinking, and welcoming Roman Catholic school. The position will be within our expanding SEN Unit. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who wants to work in a friendly, supportive, and welcoming environment.

The successful candidate will be:

• Child-centred
• Patient, kind, and have a positive outlook
• Experienced at working with children with a high level of SEN
• Creative, enthusiastic, and resourceful
• Comfortable with high levels of personal care
• Willing to contribute to and support the Catholic ethos of our school

We can offer you:

• A caring, warm, and welcoming Catholic school where all are valued
• A unique opportunity to work within our expanding SEN Unit
• Hard-working, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff and Governors
• A commitment to the professional development of all staff

We warmly welcome and encourage all applicants to visit our school. Please ring the school office on 0161 336 3322 or email [emailprotected] to arrange a visit.

Applications should be completed on a CES Application Form, which can be downloaded from the school website, alongside other supporting documents.

St. Mary’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references.