Higher Level Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 24 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 August 2025 |
| Location: | Stockport, SK5 6TP |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75719284 |
Summary
Vale View Primary School
Mill Lane
Stockport
SK5 6TP
Phone: 0161 221 0118
Email: admin@valeview.stockport.sch.uk
Job title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Salary: Scale 5
Hours: 32.50 hours per week, 8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only
Contract type: Fixed term in the first instance to cover maternity leave
Start date: ASAP
Vale View Primary School currently has an exciting vacancy for an effective Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) (Level 5) to work across the school. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a primary school, covering classes and hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification and GCSE English and maths (or equivalent). You will work with our caring and dedicated team to support children’s learning and social development by providing high quality learning opportunities and care. Initially, the post will be fixed term to cover a maternity leave.
Vale View Primary is a larger than average school situated at the heart of the local community. Our vision is to work with our families to ensure that children are well prepared for the next stage of their education. We do this by ensuring children have access to a wide range of experiences through a broad and rich curriculum.
We are committed to developing our staff team and providing opportunities for self-development and career progression. You will work with a highly committed and experienced team to build on and develop the success of the school.
We are looking for someone who has a passion for learning and is committed to our school values.
About you:
You will be an excellent classroom practitioner
You will have high expectations, excellent behaviour management skills and the ability to establish positive adult-pupil relationships
You will have a good working knowledge of the National Curriculum
You will have knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and have experience of working to support children who have special educational needs
You will have excellent literacy, numeracy and IT skills
You will be committed, motivated, enthusiastic and flexible
You will enjoy working as part of a team
You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work in partnership with parents, staff and outside agencies
You will have a sound knowledge of safeguarding
About us:
Our pupils are enthusiastic and are proud of their school
We have a highly committed team of professionals
We offer an excellent working environment and high-quality resources
We provide opportunities to take part in high quality CPD and work with colleagues from beyond our school
The support of a committed and experienced Local Governing Body
This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly dedicated and friendly team. If you would like to visit the school, please contact the Office Manager, Miss Georgina White for further information on the school phone number above or email: admin@valeview.stockport.sch.uk
Completed forms should be emailed to: admin@valeview.stockport.sch.uk
Vale View Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: Sunday 31st August 2025
Interviews: Thursday 4th September 2025
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