Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Grade: Grade 6 (SCP 19 24)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 30 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time

Actual Salary: £22,360 - £24,697

Interview Date: Tuesday 23^rd June 2026

Healey Foundation Primary School are currently seeking to appoint a HLTA to join our supportive and well-established team.

The successful candidate will:

• Complement the work of teachers, with responsibility for teaching and learning activities which may include planning, preparing and delivering specialist support to individual pupils, groups and/or leading learning activities within an area of specialism.
• Deliver whole class teaching cover, for example during teacher’s PPA time.
• Be responsible for the management and development of a specialist area within the school and/or supervision of other teaching assistants, including allocating and monitoring work, mentoring and training.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in your care.

We are seeking an individual who has:

• HLTA status and a relevant NQF/QCF Level 3 qualification.
• Training in relevant learning strategies / curriculum / learning areas.
• Experience in delivering lessons to individuals, groups and classes.
• Experience of preparing and developing resources to meet learning needs & for education plans.
• Experience of working within a schools’ ethos and supporting the aims of the school.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Caring, kind and considerate children who are well mannered and want to please.
• A supportive and dedicated Governing Body and Staff.
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to jobs@healey.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on Wednesday 17^th June 2026.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.