Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: Kingsway Park High School, Turf Hill Road, Rochdale, OL16 4XA

Salary: School Support Scale points 19 24. Actual £27,701 - £30,596

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only, 32.5 hrs a week

Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking a passionate, resilient and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our growing Inclusion and Personalised Pathways Provision at Kingsway Park High School.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in our newly developed support base, Seacole a nurturing and inclusive provision designed to help students with additional needs successfully engage with mainstream education.

Working across Key Stages 3 and 4, you will support students with a range of needs including SEMH and SEND, lead learning activities, deliver targeted interventions and provide high-quality classroom support. This role is ideal for an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in their career.

What We’re Looking For

• Has HLTA status or equivalent experience
• Has experience working with young people aged 1116
• Can confidently lead small group and whole-class learning
• Has strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Is passionate about inclusion and supporting students to thrive
• Can build positive relationships with students, staff and families
• Is patient, resilient and committed to making a difference

What We Offer

At Kingsway Park and the Altus Education Partnership, we are deeply committed to developing our staff and supporting long-term careers.

We offer:

• A supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking History department
• High-quality induction and ongoing professional development
• Access to nationally recognised leadership qualifications and trust-wide career progression
• Opportunities to contribute to whole-school and trust-wide projects
• Modern facilities and a well-resourced learning environment
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Employee Benefits Programme including:
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and wellbeing support)

How to apply

Please apply via My New Term through our website: Our Vacancies - Altus Education Partnership

Closing date: 21^st June 2026 (Midnight)
Interviews: Friday 26^th June 2026

Altus EDUCATION Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.

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.