Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Sports Specialist
Ref: 001548
Grade 6, SCP 2327
Actual salary £29,148 – £32,353
36 hours 40 minutes per week, term time plus 3 days
Permanent from September 2026
We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant who has specialist knowledge of School Sport and P.E. The successful candidate will lead this area throughout the school at St Matthew’s CE Primary School, a vibrant two‑form‑entry primary school in Chadderton.
Key Qualifications and Attributes
- Committed to personal and professional development
- Excellent practitioner able to deliver high‑quality PE / Sport sessions to whole classes
- Able to plan and coordinate extended school activities
- Understand the Schools Sports Premium and use it to achieve best outcomes
- Willing to contribute to the school’s success and work hard to achieve it
- Strong communication skills to build positive relationships with children, colleagues, parents and governors
- Effective team member with a positive attitude
- Committed to making a positive difference to St. Matthew’s community
Benefits and Working Conditions
- A happy and welcoming Christian environment
- Well‑behaved children who are enthusiastic to learn
- Commitment to quality CPD
- Strong, forward‑thinking leadership team
- Highly motivated, supportive and committed colleagues
- Effective governing body
- Close links with local church and community
- Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
- Strong school community at the heart of everything
- Supportive team working alongside you to achieve the best
- Career average pension scheme with generous employer contribution
Commitments to Safeguarding and Equality
St. Matthew’s CE Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.
The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices and has safeguarding and child protection policies in place.
For information on safeguarding policies, review the Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Statement on Employing Ex‑Offenders.
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