Teaching Assistant 4 - Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 March 2026 |
| Location: | Sale, Cheshire, M33 5BP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9ba23ea7-b8ed-45b9-ba6e-234323ea3243 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
This exciting opportunity will suit a candidate who demonstrates the following qualities, knowledge and skills:
• Ability to assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning.
• Manage other teaching assistants
• Represent teaching assistants at teaching staff/management/other appropriate meetings
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Advise on appropriate deployment and use of specialist aid/resources/equipment
• Establish productive working relationships with pupils, parents and other key stakeholders while acting as a role model and setting high expectations
• Develop and implement IEPs.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom.
• Provide feedback to pupils, parents and other stakeholders in relation to progress and achievement.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits available at The Dean Trust
• Local Government Pension Scheme – Greater Manchester Pension Fund
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme and gymnasium membership
• Blue Light High Street Benefits and Discounts for Teacher
• Simplyhealth
• Annual flu jabs
• Access to enhanced family-friendly policies
• Preferential admission arrangements for children of colleagues
Ashton on Mersey School is in the central hub of The Dean Trust and serves the community of Sale and beyond. As part of our team you can contribute, collaborate and lead on many established areas that shape our school culture. Our school vision has been shaped by every member of our school community.
The school has:
• An ambitious co-produced curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4 leading to a full A-Level and vocational qualification offer in Key Stage 5 at our thriving sixth form.
• A reputation for securing year-on-year examination results that are consistently strong.
• Modern, high-quality facilities with the latest technology solutions accessible to all staff and pupils and with sports facilities that rank alongside some of the best in the country.
• An exceptional character and personal development programme which involves a renowned provision of extra-curricular activity with specialism in Sport and Performing Arts.
• A dedicated group of teaching and support staff that lead excellent pastoral care in an inclusive school which maintains a traditional expectation with regards to standards of behaviour.
• Direct access to the Believe Learning Institute (The Dean Trust’s centre for professional learning, including leadership development), Turing NW Maths Hub and SCITT; all based on site.
• World-class opportunities and partnerships forged with national and international partners, including Manchester United Football Club, with whom we have provided an educational package for youth players for over 25 years, and Sale Sharks, with Ashton on Mersey students participating in the ACE league.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
This exciting opportunity will suit a candidate who demonstrates the following qualities, knowledge and skills:
• Ability to assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning.
• Manage other teaching assistants
• Represent teaching assistants at teaching staff/management/other appropriate meetings
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Advise on appropriate deployment and use of specialist aid/resources/equipment
• Establish productive working relationships with pupils, parents and other key stakeholders while acting as a role model and setting high expectations
• Develop and implement IEPs.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom.
• Provide feedback to pupils, parents and other stakeholders in relation to progress and achievement.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits available at The Dean Trust
• Local Government Pension Scheme – Greater Manchester Pension Fund
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme and gymnasium membership
• Blue Light High Street Benefits and Discounts for Teacher
• Simplyhealth
• Annual flu jabs
• Access to enhanced family-friendly policies
• Preferential admission arrangements for children of colleagues
Ashton on Mersey School is in the central hub of The Dean Trust and serves the community of Sale and beyond. As part of our team you can contribute, collaborate and lead on many established areas that shape our school culture. Our school vision has been shaped by every member of our school community.
The school has:
• An ambitious co-produced curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4 leading to a full A-Level and vocational qualification offer in Key Stage 5 at our thriving sixth form.
• A reputation for securing year-on-year examination results that are consistently strong.
• Modern, high-quality facilities with the latest technology solutions accessible to all staff and pupils and with sports facilities that rank alongside some of the best in the country.
• An exceptional character and personal development programme which involves a renowned provision of extra-curricular activity with specialism in Sport and Performing Arts.
• A dedicated group of teaching and support staff that lead excellent pastoral care in an inclusive school which maintains a traditional expectation with regards to standards of behaviour.
• Direct access to the Believe Learning Institute (The Dean Trust’s centre for professional learning, including leadership development), Turing NW Maths Hub and SCITT; all based on site.
• World-class opportunities and partnerships forged with national and international partners, including Manchester United Football Club, with whom we have provided an educational package for youth players for over 25 years, and Sale Sharks, with Ashton on Mersey students participating in the ACE league.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.