Job Description

Ref:

000786


Higher Level Teaching Assistant


1 x 34.5 hrs per week to start from 1st September 2025


Permanent Contract, 39 weeks per year.


Salary: Pro rata of points 23 27 33,366 - 37,035 (Actual salary 27,430 - 30,446)





We're looking for a dedicated individual to work as part of the SEND team to deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences tailored to the individual needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The HLTA SEND Room Lead will take a lead role in planning, preparing and delivering structured learning activities within the SEND provision, under the direction and supervision of the SENCO and/or class teacher. This role includes monitoring and assessing pupils' progress, maintaining records, and providing detailed feedback to support the development of personalised learning approaches.

Werneth Primary School:

Werneth Primary School is a two-form entry Primary School, with children from Nursery to Year 6. We are a part of the Pinnacle Learning Trust, alongside Broadfield Primary School, Alexandra Park Junior School, Hathershaw College and Oldham Sixth Form College.


Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in May, 2023, we serve a diverse school community and are committed to making sure that every child makes excellent progress, no matter their starting point.


Our school values of Care-Aspire-Persevere are values that are lived by our children and by our Staff Team.


Education is part of the foundation of our children's future success, so we aim to raise aspirations so that expectations can be surpassed in every lesson, every day. We want our children to build a love of learning, enjoy our wonderful curriculum and access the many learning and personal development opportunities provided for them.


By joining the Werneth Primary School Team, you will benefit from our extensive CPD programme (supplemented by The Pinnacle Learning Trust Research School) and enjoy working with our expert and committed staff, our aspirational families and our wonderful children.


You can get a feel for the passion we have at Werneth Primary School through our website, but please do organise to come in and meet us in person. That's the best way to get a sense of the dynamic and broad education that our children are enjoying and what your future at Werneth Primary School can be.

The Pinnacle Learning Trust:

At the Pinnacle Learning Trust, we celebrate students' uniqueness and support our young people to flourish and become responsible, successful citizens who contribute positively to their communities. Our Trust invests in each member of staff, offering them professional development opportunities, including designation as Evidence Leads in Education for the Research School; delivery of school-to-school support; CPD facilitation and support for trainee teachers. Staff have access to opportunities to develop their teaching practice, such as training on metacognition, virtual classroom coaching and retrieval practice. As a Trust, we celebrate diversity by encouraging an understanding of our communities, faiths and cultures.

Closing Date:

Noon on Monday 2nd June 2025 Interviews to take place on 5th, 6th & 10th June 2025.

To apply, please visit our website:

Pinnacle Learning Trust - Work With Us

Additional Reasons to Join Us:

Automatic enrolment into a Pension Scheme Cycle to work schemes available Various health and wellbeing benefits (including on site gym membership at Oldham Sixth Form College and The Hathershaw College) Free on-site parking Excellent opportunities for CPD and career development

Commitment to Safeguarding:

Werneth Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The Pinnacle Learning Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and ethnic minorities.