Higher Level Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | Stockport, SK3 8LX |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75777160 |
Summary
Bridge Hall Primary School
Cuddington Crescent
Bridge Hall
Stockport
SK3 8LX
0161 480 7889
Post: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 31.25 hours per week, term time only
Start date: ASAP
Main Purpose of the Job:
To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.
To work across KS2. The position will involve covering PPA and running interventions for reading, writing and maths.
Under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher and in accordance with arrangements made by the Headteacher of the school, to assist in the planning, preparation, monitoring and assessment of specified work as defined by the Education Specified Work and Registration (England) regulations 2003 of section 133 of the Education Act 2002 and in The Education (Specified Work) (England) Regulations 2012. This may involve delivering learning activities for individual, group / whole classes of pupils under an agreed system of supervision.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERSONAL DUTIES:
Major Duties and Responsibilities
1. Planning
2. Monitoring & Assessment
3. Teaching & Learning Activities
4. PPA Cover
5. Running interventions for reading, writing and maths
Job Activities:
Planning
1. To contribute effectively to teacher’s planning and preparation of lessons
2. As directed by the teacher, to plan one’s own role in lessons, including providing feedback to pupils and colleagues on pupil learning & behaviour
3. To contribute to the selection & preparation of teaching resources which meet the diversity of pupils’ needs and interests
4. To contribute effectively to the planning of pupils’ learning in out-of-school contexts, in accordance with school policies and procedures
Monitoring & Assessment
1. To support teachers in evaluating pupils’ progress through a range of assessment activities
2. To monitor pupils’ responses to learning tasks and modify one’s approach accordingly
3. To monitor pupils’ participation and progress, providing feedback to teachers and giving constructive support to pupils as they learn
4. To contribute to maintaining and analysing records of pupils’ progress
Teaching & Learning Activities
1. To use clearly structured teaching and learning activities to interest and motivate pupils and advance pupil learning
2. To communicate effectively and sensitively with pupils to support their learning
3. To promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in learning activities
4. To use behaviour management strategies, in line with the school’s behaviour management policy and procedures, to contribute to a purposeful learning environment
5. To advance pupils’ learning in a range of classroom settings, including working with small groups and whole classes where the assigned teacher is not present
6. To guide, where relevant, the work of other adults supporting teaching and learning in the classroom
7. To recognise and respond effectively to equal opportunity issues as they arise, including challenging stereotyped views and bullying or harassment, following relevant policies and procedures
8. To organise and manage safely the learning activities, physical teaching space and resources for which you have responsibility.
Complete application forms should be emailed to admin@bridgehall.stockport.sch.uk or be posted to the school address above.
This 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 (formally CRB).
Closing date: Monday 2 February 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 11 February 2026
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Supporting Documents
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