Higher Level Teacher Assistant

Hursthead Infant School

Kirkstead Road

Cheadle Hulme

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 7PZ

Tel: 0161 439 2238

Email: Sign in to view email

Kirkstead Road

Cheadle Hulme

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 7PZ

Tel: 0161 439 2238

Email: Sign in to view email

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Salary: Scale 5 point 12-17

Hours: 30 Hours per week

Working Pattern: Term time only

Contract type: Temporary until 31/08/27

Closing date: Tuesday 8th September2 2026

Interview Date: W/c 14th September 2026

Start Date: ASAP

The Governing Board of Hursthead Infant School are seeking to appoint a passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and hardworking staff team.

We are looking for a committed, and talented individual who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and well-being. The successful candidate will be required to provide whole class teaching for pre-planned cover in addition to supporting individuals and small groups, both in the classroom and in delivering interventions across the school.

In return we offer

A happy school environment with a nurturing ethos centered on ‘We care, we learn, we belong’

Friendly, motivated and caring children who are keen to learn

A clear commitment to professional development of all staff

A supportive, hardworking and friendly staff team who are committed to providing the best for our children

A successful, happy and forward-thinking whole school community

All applications must be completed on the application form provided, in the format of a word document only, and submitted electronically to Sign in to view email

Please note that unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.

Closing Date: Tuesday 8th September at 5pm

Interview Date: WB 14th September

Hursthead Infant 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 post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and proof of Right to Work in the UK, all qualifications verified and references will be obtained prior to the time of the interview.

The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here. Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above.

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.

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