Teaching Assistant TA4

St Peter's RC High School VA; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,157 - 31,970; Full time

Job summary

St Peter's Catholic Primary School in Manchester is seeking an enthusiastic HLTA to provide classroom support and to prepare and deliver lessons to groups and whole classes in the teacher's planned absence.

The post is permanent and full time, starts 1 September 2026, with salary £29,064 per annum; applicants should have HLTA or be working towards a qualification and will be subject to DBS checks. Closing date 4th September 2027 and references/ right to work checks apply.

Qualifications

• HLTA or equivalent qualifications or commitment to undertake a qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom support and prepare and deliver lessons to groups and whole classes in the planned absence of the teacher.
• Work under the supervision and direction of class teachers, with individual pupils, small groups and the whole class.

Education

HLTA or Working Towards

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: HLTA or Working Towards
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: £29,064 per annum

We are looking for an enthusiastic HLTA with a positive outlook to provide general classroom support and prepare and deliver lessons to groups and whole classes in the planned absence of the teacher, for example to cover PPA or leadership duties.

The post holder will work under the supervision and direction of class teachers, working with individual pupils, small groups and the whole class.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has relevant HLTA or equivalent qualifications or is committed to undertake a qualification
• Can work collaboratively with and assist teachers in the curriculum planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources
• Is able to cover classes across the school
• Can demonstrate a high degree of initiative when working with children
• Has high expectations of children's behaviour
• Has the enthusiasm, skill and desire to make a difference

St Peter's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Therefore, the appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Closing date for applications Friday 4th September 2027 12noon

Interviews tbc

Application forms can be downloaded from the school website https://www.stpeters-primary.co.uk/staff/vacancies

Please return a completed application form for the attention of Mrs Quinn, headteacher to either [e-mail] or to St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Firbank Road, Manchester, M23 2YS

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation