Higher Level Teaching Assistant

St Richard’s R.C Primary School

Flapper Fold Lane

Atherton

M46 0HA

Salary: Grade 5, £19,701 - £21,696 per annum. £13.90 - £15.31 per hour

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

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERSONAL DUTIES:

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Planning.
2. Monitoring & Assessment.
3. Teaching & Learning Activities.

Job Activities:

Planning:

1. To contribute effectively to teacher’s planning and preparation of lessons.
2. As directed by the teacher, to plan one’s own role in lessons, including providing feedback to pupils and colleagues on pupil learning & behaviour.
3. To contribute to the selection & preparation of teaching resources which meet the diversity of pupils’ needs and interests.
4. To contribute effectively to the planning of pupils’ learning in out-of-school contexts, in accordance with school policies and procedures.

Monitoring & Assessment:

1. To support teachers in evaluating pupils’ progress through a range of assessment activities.
2. To monitor pupils’ responses to learning tasks and modify one’s approach accordingly.
3. To monitor pupils’ participation and progress, providing feedback to teachers and giving constructive support to pupils as they learn.
4. To contribute to maintaining and analysing records of pupils’ progress.

Teaching & Learning Activities:

1. To use clearly structured teaching and learning activities to interest and motivate pupils and advance pupil learning.
2. To communicate effectively and sensitively with pupils to support their learning.
3. To promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in learning activities.
4. To use behaviour management strategies, in line with the school’s behaviour management policy and procedures, to contribute to a purposeful learning environment.
5. To advance pupils’ learning in a range of classroom settings, including working with small groups and whole classes where the assigned teacher is not present.
6. To guide, where relevant, the work of other adults supporting teaching and learning in the classroom.
7. To recognise and respond effectively to equal opportunity issues as they arise, including challenging stereotyped views and bullying or harassment, following relevant policies and procedures.
8. To organise and manage safely the learning activities, physical teaching space and resources for which you have responsibility.

St Richard’s R.C. Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff within this area to share this commitment and to have understanding of the common core skills and knowledge.

To work positively and inclusively with colleagues and customers so that the Council provides a workplace and delivers services that do not discriminate against people on the grounds of their age, sexuality, religion or belief, race, gender or disabilities.

To fulfil personal requirements, where appropriate, with regard to Council policies and procedures, health, safety and welfare, customer care, emergency, evacuation, security and promotion of the Council’s priorities.

To work flexibly in the interests of the service. This may include undertaking other duties provided that these are appropriate to the employee’s background, skills and abilities. Where this occurs there will be consultation with the employee, and any necessary personal development will be taken into account.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post.

Applications forms are returnable to the school.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on enquiries@admin.saintrichards.wigan.sch.uk

Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 27^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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