Job Description

Level 4 Teaching Assistant (HLTA): Early Years

Contract

: Permanent

Start Date

: 1st September 2025

Application Deadline

: Monday 7th July at 12pm

Interviews

: Thursday 10th July

We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant Level 4 T&L to join our Early Years team. This post will play a key role in supporting children across the phase. You will work under the direction of the Phase Leader and Teachers.

We require a resourceful, enthusiastic and self-motivated person to join our team. The candidate should have experience of working in a school environment or with young people.

The position is full time (35 hours per week, all year round contract)

Grade 5 SCP 13-19 28,163 - 31,067

The successful candidate will work under the guidance of teaching and senior staff to implement and enhance the high quality provision. Our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) unit consists of a 24 place 2 year old provision, a 26 place Nursery and a 30 place Reception. This role would initially be within our Nursery classroom.

The successful candidate will need to:

Have a good knowledge and experience of working within the EYFS framework Have a passion for working with children and enhancing their development Have the skills and knowledge to support children with a range of needs, using effective strategies to promote positive learning Be confident being responsible for a group of key children Have previous experience of supporting Nursery children Have proven class and behaviour management skills Be someone who is enthusiastic and motivated to challenge, inspire and motivate the children Be open to new ideas and committed to working as part of the school team Show a commitment to on-going professional development
Barlow Hall Primary School and Children's Centre is located in Chorlton, Manchester. We currently have 242 children on roll and we operate as a one form entry school. We are extremely proud of our diverse and inclusive school. Approximately 56% of our pupils are eligible for pupil premium funding, and 36% of our learners are identified as having a special educational need.

To join our team, you will need to have a strong commitment to pupil's learning, as well as caring and supportive qualities. Our children's personal development and their achievements are very important and the adults at Barlow Hall work with great dedication and enthusiasm to make sure that each child achieves the very best they can.

You will need to understand the urban context of our school. It can be a challenging and also a very rewarding place to work. We can offer the successful candidate an enjoyable work place with highly trained, dedicated and supportive staff as well as a commitment to your own learning journey and continuing professional development.

This post will involve supporting children who are in our Early Years, working alongside our Early Years Assistant Head in the Nursery classroom. This will involve working directly with the children in group or one to one teaching, as well as covering and leading class teaching 9under supervision and direction of the Assistant Head/Class teacher).

You will work under the direction of the Head of School and an Assistant Headteacher and will be supported by colleagues in our Early Years and school wide team.

To Apply

Please download full job description/person specification and application form.

The closing date for applications is Monday 7th July at 12.00pm and shortlisting will take place on that date.

Please return completed application forms to s.stoneman@barlowhallprimary.co.uk

Successful candidates will be invited for interview on Thursday 10th July.

Important safeguarding information for all applicants

Our school, as part of LINK Learning Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.

As part of our commitment to promoting the welfare of our children the following procedures will be followed for all new applications.

On receipt of your application any anomalies or discrepancies such as gaps in your employment history will be scrutinised and may affect the shortlisting of your application. Please, therefore, complete your application carefully giving full details. CVs will not be accepted.

References will be followed up and any appointment will be subject to satisfactory written references being received. Any information on your reference which causes concern will be raised with you at interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 28,163.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Chorlton cum Hardy M21 7JG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/07/2025
Reference ID: EYL4TAJun25
Expected start date: 01/09/2025