Ref: 001548
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Sports Specialist
Grade 6, SCP 2327
Actual salary £29,148 - £32,353
36 hours 40 minutes per week, term time plus 3 days
Permanent from September 2026
Every person is welcome at St Matthew’s, a Cranmer Education Trust School. We are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant who has specialist knowledge of School Sport and P.E. The successful candidate will need to lead this area throughout the school. St Matthew’s CE Primary School is a vibrant and highly ambitious two form entry school located in Chadderton, Oldham. The school has a strong and clear vision, inclusive Christian ethos and is at an exciting phase in its development which we would love you to be a part of! You can read more about us on our website which features our very strong OFSTED inspection report from October 2023.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is committed to personal professional development and supporting the development of a professional learning community within our multi-academy trust.
- Is an excellent practitioner and able to deliver high quality PE / Sport sessions to whole classes
- Can plan and co-ordinate extended school activities
- Understands Schools Sports Premium and can use this to achieve the best outcomes for our pupils
- Is willing to contribute to the school’s success and work hard to achieve this.
- Has strong communication skills to build positive relationships with children, colleagues, parents and governors.
- Is an effective team member with a positive attitude
- Is committed to making a positive difference to St. Matthew’s community
Our school is proud to offer:
- A happy and welcoming Christian environment
- Well behaved children who are a credit to our school and are enthusiastic to learn
- A commitment to quality CPD
- A strong, forward thinking leadership team
- Highly motivated, supportive and committed colleagues
- An engaged, supportive and effective governing body
- Close and well-established links with the local church and community
Working for St Matthew’s CE Primary means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.
Alongside St Matthew’s CE Primary the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and a MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit https://careers.cranmereducationtrust.com/.
This position will be based at St. Matthew’s CE Primary but may from time to time require travel as necessary to collaborate with other schools which are all locally based.
We offer:
- Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
- A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do.
- A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best
- Career average pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
St. Matthew’s CE Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
For further information please refer to:
- The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust
- The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Documents section.
- The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.
Follow the link Cranmer Education Trust - Careers site to apply for this vacancy.
Please note CVs are not accepted.
Closing Date: Monday 15 June 2026 at 12pm
Interviews: 18 and 19 June 2026
Start Date: 1 September 2026
The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.
