Higher Level Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 22 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 October 2025 |
| Location: | Wigan, WN6 8AB |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75744031 |
Summary
Shevington High School
Shevington Lane
Shevington Wigan
WN6 8AB
Salary: Grade 6, £24,700 - £27,256 per annum.
37 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year
Hours: 8am - 4pm Monday Thursday and 8am - 3:30pm Friday
Required as soon as possible
This is a highly successful and totally inclusive school, where we pride ourselves on the delivery of high-quality teaching that enables all of our pupils to learn effectively. All of our staff, both teaching and associate, are valued and respected as true professionals.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our supportive team.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing learning across the school, providing advanced support to teaching staff and students. This will involve:
- Providing specialist support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those with learning difficulties, behavioural, social, or physical disabilities. This may include implementing individual education plans (IEPs) and managing specific interventions.
- Attending to pupils' personal needs, including toileting, hygiene, dressing, eating, and administering minor medical support as required, whilst promoting independence.
- Contributing to the professional development of other teaching assistants and supporting staff.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience as a teaching assistant, possessing a comprehensive understanding of teaching and learning principles. A HLTA qualification or equivalent experience is essential. You will be a proactive, resilient, and compassionate individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of inspiring and engaging all learners.
If you are a highly motivated professional committed to making a real difference to the lives of our pupils, we would love to hear from you.
As an employer we offer a range of benefits including a staff rewards programme offering retail/holiday discounts, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme (a 24 hour confidential advice and support service) and access to ongoing CPD.
The school reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of any advised application closing date should an appropriate candidate be found. Therefore, it is advisable to submit applications as early as possible.
As part of the shortlisting process we will carry out an online/social media search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates as per guidance from Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.
Application forms to be returned to Mrs L Thompson at lthompson@shevingtonhigh.org.uk
If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01257 400990
E-mail: enquiries@shevingtonhigh.org.uk Website: www.shevingtonhigh.org.uk
Interview date: To Be Confirmed
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check
The employer is committed to safeguarding
To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:
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