Post Title: HLTA
Responsible to: Headteacher
Location: St. Joseph’s RC Primary School, Ramsbottom
Salary: Grade 6 scp 19-24 Actual Salary £16,287.94 – £17,990.35 (£32,061- £35,412 FTE)
Term of Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Term Time Only + 2 days
Hours per week: Part Time 22 hours per week (4 days of 5.5 hours)
Start date: 1st September 2026
Closing date: 11th June 2026
St. Joseph’s are currently seeking a HLTA. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi‑academy trust.
Responsibilities
- To complement the work of teachers, with responsibility for teaching and learning activities which may include planning, preparing and delivering specialist support to individual pupils, groups and/or leading learning activities within an area of specialism.
- To deliver whole class teaching cover, for example during teacher’s PPA time.
- To be responsible for the management and development of a specialist area within the school and/or supervision of other teaching assistants, including allocating and monitoring work, mentoring and training.
- To be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Qualifications
- HLTA status and a relevant NQF/QCF Level 3 qualification
- Training in relevant learning strategies / curriculum / learning areas
- Experience in delivering lessons to individuals, groups and classes
- Experience of preparing and developing resources to meet learning needs & for education plans
- Experience of working within a schools’ ethos and supporting the aims of the school
Benefits
- A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
- Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
- A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
- Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
- A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
- A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
- A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
- Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
- Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
- Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)
The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio‑economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.
Commitment to Safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS’s Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.
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