Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

St Thomas CofE Primary School

Westhoughton

Bolton

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Contract Type: Permanent

Start date: 1^st September 2026

30 hours per week Monday to Friday.

Term time only

Scale: Grade F Scale Point 17- 23

Actual Salary £21,032.02 - £23,345.26

St Thomas C E School (Chequerbent) is seeking to appoint an inspirational Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our small and friendly staff team.

We want someone who is:

• Passionate about making a difference to all pupils
• Kind and nurturing, whilst still having high expectations of behaviour and learning
• Able to promote our ethos and values
• Has the ability to work as part of a close knit team
• Has a positive mindset and a can-do attitude.

If the above is you, please come and pay us a visit.

In return we will offer:

• A friendly school with a strong Christian ethos
• Enthusiastic learners who give their best each day
• A commitment to supporting staff professional development
• A supportive Governing Body
• Staff who care and who value our team approach in supporting all pupils

St Thomas CofE Primary School offers a welcoming and supportive community where children are naturally at the heart of all we do. Our Mission is filled by faith and love.

High quality teaching means we help every pupil to achieve their goals.

We actively encourage visits prior to applications being submitted. Please email school for an appointment

St Thomas is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The School is committed to safer recruitment practice, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS) and barred list check.

Completed applications should be returned by email to our School Business Manager Mrs S.Owen, owens@st-thomas.bolton.sch.uk by Friday 29^th May 2026 (midday).

Interview date to be confirmed.

For further information, please contact school on 01942 634666