Job Description

St Paul's CE Primary School

Brinnington Rise, Brinnington, Stockport, SK5 8AA

Job Title:

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Hours:

35 per week (Mon-Fri, 8.30-16.00)

Salary:

22,421.12 - 24,321.71 (Scale 5 pro rata)

Contract:

Part Time, Term Time, Permanent

Start Date:

1st September 2025









St. Paul's C of E Primary School is seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, with a desire to ensure that all children receive high quality education and care. You should have a positive mindset, the ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff, be flexible and be able to work on your own initiative.



Are you eager to make a difference in children's lives? Do you have experience supporting children with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), particularly those with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)? If so, we would like to hear from you!



Role Overview:


We are looking to appoint a dedicated, eager and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team working in our second resource base class, which opens in September 2025, providing targeted one-to-one support for children with SEND, contributing to the development and delivery of SEN plans, assisting with benchmarking and assessing reading small group interventions. Contribute to the creation and review of SEN plans and reports. Maintain high standards of spoken and written English when communicating with staff, parents, and children.



Skills Required:

Experience working with children with a range of special educational needs Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Eager about supporting children's learning and wellbeing Self-Motivated and pro-active


Why Join Us?

A great staff team Supportive and inclusive school environment Opportunities for professional development Make a real impact on children and families


For more information, please contact the school office and ask for the Headteacher on 0161 480 5403. Completed applications should be emailed to admin@st-pauls.stockport.sch.uk by the closing date.









This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.


Stockport Council Valuing Diversity

Closing Date: Thursday 10th July 2025

Shortlisting Date: Friday 11th July 2025

Interview Date: Friday 18th July 2025