Higher Level Teaching Assistant


Company:	inploi
Salary:	Competitive
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Tameside, M34 3HX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Sept 2026
Closing date:	28 Oct 2026

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Summary

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Until 31/08/27

Contract Reason: Workload Peak

Salary: Grade F SCP 17 £25,808 - SCP 22 £28,035 (Actual salary, TTO)

Hours Per Week: 35 hours

Base Location: St Mary’s RC Primary School

Assessment Date: w/c 19th October 2026

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 in Upper Key Stage 2. 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 in Key Stage 2
Creative, enthusiastic and resourceful
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
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 admin@stmarysdenton.com to arrange a visit.

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

Application forms to be signed and emailed to school (admin@stmarysdenton.com).

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.