Higher Level Teaching Assistant NEW Healey Primary Posted …, Rochdale

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 23rd June 2026

• 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.

• 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 and for education plans.
• Experience of working within a schools’ ethos and supporting the aims of the school.

• 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.

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.