Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Listing ref 2504cc288d
- WhereWigan
- HoursTemporary · 22.5
- Pay£15,890 - £17,535 per year
- Posted9 October 2026
- Closes1 November 2026
Please note the employer for this position is not Wigan Council
Orrell Lamberhead Green
Kershaw Street
Orrell
Wigan
WN5 OAW
Salary: Grade 6, £15,890 - £17,535 per annum.
22.5 hours per week, term time plus 1 week, working 39 weeks per year
Temporary until 23rd July 2027
Required for 7th December 2026
We are a school where children and staff thrive. We are seeking to recruit a HLTA who share our desire to ensure all our children achieve their BEST.
If you are adaptable, caring and want to enable our children to be the best they can be, we would like to hear from you.
We are looking to appoint an experienced HLTA to work mainly in KS2 this involves leading classes to cover for PPA and leadership time, person needs to have strong behaviour management and a willingness to get stuck in and work alongside a supportive team, you will be able to deliver engaging lessons.
- Lesson Delivery: Teach whole classes, small groups, or individual pupils independently when teachers are absent or carrying out other duties.
- Planning: Collaborate with teachers to design, develop, and prepare lesson plans, learning activities, and classroom materials.
- Assessment and evaluation: Marking and feedback
- Administrative tasks: Undertaking administrative duties like record-keeping and preparing classroom materials.
Hours of work: 8:30- 4:30 (30mins Lunch Break) Wed - Fri
Closing date: 1st November 2026
Interview date: 5th November 2026
Please find the application form and job description attached to this advert below.
Completed application forms should be returned by email to [email protected] alternatively they can be handed into the school office.
If you require any further information please, contact the school office on 01942 768760.
Application forms are returnable to the school
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check
The employer is committed to safeguarding
To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:
Supporting Documents↗ Application Form↗ Job Description Person Specification
↗ Guidance for Safer Working Practice
↗ DBS Policy Statement – Schools
↗ Childcare Disqualification Requirements
What this role involves
General background for teaching assistant roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.
- Lead classes and activities with help from the teacher
- Work closely with families and carers
- Help teachers prepare materials
- Typical pay (UK)
- £19,000 starting · £26,000 experienced
- Typical hours
- 16 to 37 term time
Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0
Applications open on Lamberhead Green Community Primary School's own careers site.
