Job ID:
5899
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28163
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St James CE Primary School VA Rusholme, Cromwell Range, Birch in Rusholme, Manchester, M14 6HW

About The Role

Contract Type: Fixed Term 
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Salary: £28,163 - £31,067 per annum

 

The Governors of this successful, voluntary aided school are looking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to be part of our support staff team at St James CE Primary School, Birch in Rusholme. 

We can offer the successful candidate;

  • Excellent opportunities for CPD
  • A supportive staff and Governing Body
  • Enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn
  • A school which fosters community cohesion 


As a HLTA you will be working with the class teachers, SENDCO and other members of staff to provide curriculum support and interventions for our children.

The role includes:

  • Delivering high-quality lessons across the school during teacher release time. The successful candidate will be expected to take responsibility for the planning and delivery of learning activities during the school day for individuals, groups and whole classes
  • Has experience of working with children with SEND
  • Building strong, positive relationships with children in all year groups.
  • Using effective and restorative behaviour strategies to support individuals and classes.

About the Candidate

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Is a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with experience leading learning across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
  • A HLTA qualification or QTS is required for the Grade 5 salary. 
  • Has a strength in SEND support and a calm, consistent approach.
  • Understands how to support children with SEMH and additional needs in a respectful, inclusive way.
  • Is flexible, reliable, and able to adapt to the needs of different classes and situations.
  • Works well as part of a team and shares ideas to improve provision.
  • Is passionate about making a difference especially for children who need extra support to succeed.

About Us

St James’ C of E Primary School is located in a cul de sac just off Wilmslow Road close to Platt Fields Park and adjacent to the old Hollings Faculty of Manchester Metropolitan University, the famous landmark building known as the Toast Rack.


We currently have 218 pupils on roll and are a one form entry school with a 26 place Nursery class. Our children come from a variety of backgrounds, religions and cultures. More than three quarters of our school population come from ethnic minority backgrounds and the percentage of our pupils who have English as an additional language is well over half the national average. 


Our school is a supportive and rewarding place to work. Development for all is highly regarded at St. James’ and we believe strongly in nurturing and supporting staff in the same way that we do the children. 

 
 
 
 
To apply for this role please complete the application form and email it to: vacancies@[email protected]
 

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable. 

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. 

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