Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Atherton Sacred Heart Primary School

Lodge Lane

Atherton

M46 9BN

Salary: Grade 6, £16,987- £18,828 per annum.

27.5 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year

Required for September 2024

We are looking for the successful applicant to start in September 2024.

Thank you for your interest in this post. This post is suitable for those who have completed the HLTA course, who are currently undertaking the it or are committed to commencing and completing the course.

The Governors of Sacred Heart Catholic RC Primary School are looking to appoint a flexible, hard-working and highly motivated higher level teaching assistant, to work under the direction of the Headteacher, SENDCo and Senior Leadership Team. This role includes managing aspects of the Healthy Schools Program.

The successful candidate will provide cover (inc PPA) and assist with the provision of pastoral care to support pupils for their mental and physical welfare, encouraging positive attitudes and behaviour around the school.

In return, Sacred Heart will offer:

• A warm, caring school with supportive colleagues and governors.
• A welcoming atmosphere where each individual is valued.
• Opportunity for professional development.

Our children would like someone who:

• Is friendly
• Is happy and smiley
• Is patient
• Is kind
• Is ambitious
• Is hard-working
• Is punctual
• Takes pride in their work
• Has good decision making skills
• Has good communication skills
• Is aware of children’s needs
• Will keep our children safe

Please apply for this position by returning the attached application form and returning to school via the recruitment email address for the attention of the head teacher, Mr McDermott.

We welcome visits to school or telephone calls to discuss this post in more detail. Please contact the school office and speak to Steven Gore (School Business Manager) on 01942 883429.

Our school is committed to safeguarding children and has safer recruitment procedures in keeping with DFE statutory guidance. All posts are subject to the required DFE preemployment checks being completed including an Enhanced DBS Certificate [including a Children’s Barred List Check]. The school’s Safeguarding policies can be accessed here.

As part of the shortlisting, we will carry out an online search as part of due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with the applicant at interview.

Kind Regards

Mr McDermott

Head Teacher

To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:

Application Form

Job Description & Person Specification

School DBS Applicant Information
Guidance for Safer Working Practices

Childcare Disqualification Requirements

If you require any further information, please contact the school on f you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 883429 or email

recruitment@athertonsacredheart.wigan.sch.uk Website www.athertonsacredheart.wigan.sch.uk

Job Advert Closing Date: Friday 17th May 2024 at 12 noon.

Shortlisting Date: Friday 17th May (PM).

Lesson Observation: Wednesday 22nd May (PM)

Interview Date: Thursday 23rd May (time TBC)

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding