HLTA

Posting date:	10 February 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	Competitive
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	12 March 2026
Location:	Trafford, M33 3SY
Company:	inploi
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	75785116

Summary

BROOKLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Woodbourne Road, Sale, Cheshire M33 3SY
Telephone (0161) 973 3758
Email:secretary@brooklands.trafford.sch.uk
Headteacher Mr J. Beith

HLTA
Initially KS2
Full time 36.25 per week for a 39 week working year
Permanent
Band 5, points 19 to 22
Start Date: 20th April (after Easter holidays)

Brooklands Primary School is a dynamic and forward-thinking school, committed to high expectations and aspirations for our pupils while ensuring the wellbeing and professional fulfilment of our staff. We are seeking to appoint a passionate and experienced HLTA to join our team, initially in KS2. This role will include combining teaching classes for PPA, leadership time and planned/impromptu cover, alongside working as a teaching assistant when not teaching. This role is ideal for an experienced, qualified HLTA or teacher who can bring expertise in delivering high quality teaching sessions. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and support staff to support the continuation of high quality teaching alongside the class teacher resulting in strong academic and personal outcomes for pupils. They will also be supported to achieve the Level 4 HLTA certificate.

What We Offer:
At Brooklands, we recognise that strong teaching comes from a happy, supported and well-developed staff team. As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing and workload reduction, we offer:

A Supportive & Collaborative Culture

Wonderful children with excellent behaviour for learning who are curious and high-achieving learners (9th regionally / 106th nationally according to Parent Power Times School Guide)
Supportive colleagues sharing planning 3-ways, along with teams of Subject Leaders
Staff encouraged to attend their own children's important events (sports days, assemblies, etc.)
A no-emails-outside-school-hours policy to promote work-life blend
Professional development-focused observations - no grading, just growth
Wellbeing Wednesdays: activities to support a sense of community and improve wellbeing

Investment in Professional Growth & Development

Fully funded NPQs and other leadership and teaching qualifications
Protected weekly leadership time
Distributed, delegated and ethical leadership model with the opportunity to achieve professional growth
A fair pay policy ensuring non-performance-related pay progression

A Focus on Wellbeing & Workload Reduction

No written marking range of strategies that provide feedback close to the action
Minimal meetings - no briefings, shorter CPD sessions and deep dives replaced with subject reviews
No out-of-hours parent communication
Flexible PPA arrangements, including the option to complete PPA at home
Creative use of tech to reduce workload and improve teaching outcomes (1:1 devices for pupils, latest teaching software, encourage ethical/safe use of AI)

As a HLTA at Brooklands, the successful candidate will:

Be a role model for the school’s values of Perseverance, Respect, Friendship and Honesty
Lead whole-class teaching confidently during PPA, leadership time, short-term absence or planned cover
Plan, prepare and adapt learning activities to meet lesson objectives and pupil needs
Assess pupils’ understanding during lessons and provide clear feedback to support progress
Deliver small-group and one-to-one interventions that show measurable impact on outcomes
Adjust learning effectively to support SEND, disadvantaged and EAL pupils
Support positive relational behaviour for learning in line with the school’s policy and have high expectations for their learning and conduct
Follow all safeguarding, welfare and intimate care procedures to ensure pupils’ safety and dignity

If you are interested in the post please see the job description and person specification alongside this advertisement or visit our website for further details and an application form.

Completed application forms should be sent directly to the school either by post or email marked for the attention of our Business Manager, Julie Miskelly. If you have not received an email to confirm receipt, please contact the school.

Candidate visits are encouraged prior to shortlisting. Please contact jmiskelly@brooklands.trafford.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

Brooklands Primary School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of our children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and references will be taken up.

Closing date 24 February 2026 12pm
Shortlisting 24 February 2026 12pm
Interviews 26 February 2026

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