HLTA/Teaching Assistant Level 4 – Early Years

St Mary’s CE Primary School, Deane
www.st-marys-deane.bolton.sch.uk
office@st-marys-deane.bolton.sch.uk
01204 333494

HLTA/Teaching Assistant Level 4 Early Years - Leading in Two Year Old Provision

Grade F Point 17-23 (actual salary range - £25,939-£28,792)

Working hours: 37 hours per week (8.30am-4.30pm) - Term time only

Contract type: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 22^nd June 2026 4pm

Shortlisting: Wednesday 24^th June 2026

Observations and Interview: WC Monday 29^th June 2026

Required from: 1st September 2026

The Governors at St Mary’s CE Primary School are seeking to recruit a HLTA or Level 4 Teaching Assistant to join our hardworking, motivated Early Years team.

The successful candidate will be an experienced Early Years practitioner with an excellent understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and ‘Development Matters’. The role will involve being the lead practitioner in our Two Year Old room working closely with the Early Years Leader and our team of experienced Teaching Assistants.

The candidates needs to:

• Have a full and relevant qualification listed in the DFE Early Years Qualifications list
• Have a Level 3 qualification in teaching assistance or equivalent
• Have experience of working within the Early Years Foundation Stage, specifically with children aged two years old
• Be able to plan and deliver appropriate activities to meet the needs of the children in the two year old room
• Have experience of completing the ‘Progress Check’ for two year olds and other relevant assessments of development towards milestones
• Have experience of liaising with a range of professionals (e.g Health Visitors)
• Have high expectations for all children
• Have the ability to build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treating them with respect and kindness, and demonstrating consideration for their development as learners
• Be able to provide cover for teachers in other areas of the Early Years when required
• Demonstrate high standards of spoken and written English
• Work as part of an effective team
• Carry out administrative tasks to a good standard, including using ICT
• Be prepared to contribute to all aspects of school life

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01204 333494 to arrange a visit. Completed application forms should be returned to Samantha Walker (Head Teacher) by Monday 22^nd June at 4:00pm.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited into school to deliver a teaching session to a group of two year olds. If successful during the first part of the interview process, candidates will be invited for interview. Observations and interviews will be held during week beginning Monday 29^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. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.