HLTA

The Wings’ CE Trust

Based at:

St Mark’s CE Primary School

Alexandra Street

Newtown

Wigan

WN5 9DS

Salary: Grade 6, £21,316 - £23,522 per annum.

32 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year

Required for as soon as possible - subject to satisfactory references and checks.

HLTA required to be based at St Mark’s CE Primary School

Grade 6, Term Time 32 hours per week

As a Church school trust, our schools are shaped by a clear Christian vision that underpins policy, practice and relationships, enabling all members of the school community to flourish. This vision informs our commitment to inclusive education, high expectations and the wellbeing of all. All staff, regardless of role or personal faith, are expected to support and contribute to the distinctive Christian character of our schools, uphold each school’s vision and values in their daily work, and promote an environment in which every child is known, valued and enabled to thrive academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic HLTA to join our friendly and caring Christian school. This role will involve you working in classes throughout school:

supporting teaching and learning in classes

planning and preparing lessons when the class teacher is not available

delivering support to small groups to help improve outcomes for pupils.

This role would also suit a graduate who is considering undertaking a teaching qualification in the future.

The Purpose of the role:

To deliver academic interventions.

Supporting the class teacher.

Working with children in small groups.

To cover classes when the teacher is unavailable.

The successful candidate would:

Be flexible and open to new ideas

Be a team player

Fully support the ethos and aims of the school

Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations

The Wings’ CE Trust can offer:

An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors, and parents.

A team of dedicated and hardworking staff

A welcoming and friendly Christian ethos

Excellent CPD opportunities and access to a library of on-line training courses

Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme.

A range of employee benefits which support your wellbeing that includes a confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Flu vaccinations

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Wings CE Trust is an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We hope that after considering the post details and School information available on the website that you choose to apply for the post as you believe you can contribute positively to the department, the ethos of the school and to ensure that our students make the progress we expect.

All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 748618 E-mail: recruitment@thewings.org.uk Website: www.saintmarks.wigan.sch.uk

Closing Date: 21/08/2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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