Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 May 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, M45 6TE |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 98529770-6cf4-4a78-a957-84daa06cd53d |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for candidates with:
• Experience of working in a primary school
• Experience of liaising with class teachers and other agencies
• Knowledgeable and committed in the role of a HLTA
• A strong team work ethos, positive nature and a nurturing approach
• A willingness to be flexible and proactive
• A real passion for children and supporting their learning
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• Well behaved, motivated and happy learners
• A caring, inclusive ethos
• A committed, dedicated, supportive and enthusiastic team of staff and Governors
• An inclusive school where every child matters
• The opportunity for professional development
• A school that is committed to nurturing the mental health and wellbeing of the staff, children and school community.
Further details about the role
Employees of The Collective Community Trust have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.
For further information please see:
-Recruitment pack (Job description, Person specification and Application Form within this document)
Application forms are returnable to the school address or by email to contact@heatonparkbury.com
Closing Date and Shortlisting: Friday 22nd May 2026 at 9:00am
Visits to school: Tuesday 19th May – 11am, 2pm and 4pm
Interviews: Tuesday 9th June 2026
Visits to the school are welcome, please phone the school office to arrange a visit or if you have any questions about the post.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are looking for candidates with:
• Experience of working in a primary school
• Experience of liaising with class teachers and other agencies
• Knowledgeable and committed in the role of a HLTA
• A strong team work ethos, positive nature and a nurturing approach
• A willingness to be flexible and proactive
• A real passion for children and supporting their learning
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• Well behaved, motivated and happy learners
• A caring, inclusive ethos
• A committed, dedicated, supportive and enthusiastic team of staff and Governors
• An inclusive school where every child matters
• The opportunity for professional development
• A school that is committed to nurturing the mental health and wellbeing of the staff, children and school community.
Further details about the role
Employees of The Collective Community Trust have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.
For further information please see:
-Recruitment pack (Job description, Person specification and Application Form within this document)
Application forms are returnable to the school address or by email to contact@heatonparkbury.com
Closing Date and Shortlisting: Friday 22nd May 2026 at 9:00am
Visits to school: Tuesday 19th May – 11am, 2pm and 4pm
Interviews: Tuesday 9th June 2026
Visits to the school are welcome, please phone the school office to arrange a visit or if you have any questions about the post.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.