Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) 0.8 Maternity Leave

The Orchard (ASC) Resource Provision

Grade: NJC 23 £34,434 FTE plus SEN allowance Hours: 4 days per week, term time only plus 5 days Contract type: Fixed Term Contract until Summer 2027

Required From: September 2026

Moss Valley Primary Academy is looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and hardworking Higher Level Teaching Assistant to cover a maternity leave for four days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday). We believe all children deserve the very best and we are looking for a professional who has a passion for working with children and is committed to our school values. We want people who are caring and committed and who want to be part of a team. The appointed HLTA will be responsible for supporting the develop needs of children and helping them on their learning journey here at Moss Valley. The post will be working in our ASC provision (The Orchard) with children with complex needs from Year 2 6.

Moss Valley Primary Academy requires a HLTA who:

· Is an excellent classroom practitioner;

· Values a teamwork approach;

· Has high standards of all pupils;

· Is committed to raising pupils’ achievements in learning including those with SEN;

· Has the ability to form positive adult-pupil relationships;

· Will commit to building relationships with parents, carers and the wider community.

As part of your application please read the HLTA job description and write a support letter based on this job description.

Visits and enquiries are welcome. Please contact Mrs Suzanne Lewis on 0161 464 0695 or via email at slewis@mossvalleyacademy.uk.

Please email your application form and cover letter to hkloc@mossvalleyacademy.uk

Further details of the recruitment process will be sent to those candidates who are short listed.

· Closing Date: Wednesday 10th June 2026

· Shortlisting: Thursday 11th June 2026

· Interview date: Friday 12th June 2026