Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Windermere Road

Leigh

WN7 1UX

Salary: Grade 6, £20,027 - £22,100 per annum.

30 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year

Required as soon as possible

‘Love and Learn with Jesus’.

The Governors of Sacred Heart school wish to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant.

About the School

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a one and half form entry school with based in the town centre of Leigh. We are an integral part of the local community and are very family orientated with a strong Catholic ethos. We are extremely proud of all that goes on here. The children are extremely important to us and central to everything we do. We love to watch how the children grow into resilient, capable, thoughtful, confident young people ready for the next stage of their lives.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Higer Level Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning across EYFS. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HLTA to make a real difference in children’s education and development. You will work closely with class teachers, support staff and the school’s leadership team to plan, deliver and assess high-quality learning across the EYFS curriculum. This role will include covering classes during teacher PPA time, SLT management time and supporting targeted interventions.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and satisfactory references. By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance. Only completed Catholic Education Service (CES) applications will be considered. Candidates must also comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act. References will be taken up for candidates shortlisted for interview.

Applications should be submitted to the Headteacher, Mrs Gillespie, at headteacher@admin.leighsacredheart.wigan.sch.uk by 5pm on the closing date Sunday 5th April 2026.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 674226 E-mail: enquiries@admin.leighsacredheart.wigan.sch.uk Website: www.leighsacredheart.wigan.sch.uk

Interview date: Monday 20^th April 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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