Moorfield Primary School Lyndhurst Avenue, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 5HP Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant Hours: 31 per week Salary: 20,494.19 - 22,231.43 (Scale 5 pro rata) Contract: Term Time, Part Time, Permanent Start Date: Monday 6 th October 2025 or ASAP after appointment The Governors and Headteacher are seeking to appoint a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who will be responsible for interventions, regular weekly class teaching, including covering PPA and short-term teacher absence. This will involve liaising with senior leaders and class teachers, planning, teaching from plans and marking work in line with policy. This is an exciting opportunity for a person with good interpersonal skills, a calm approach and a desire to make a difference. Candidates will need to evidence they are working at the level of a HLTA either through completion of the HLTA qualification or experience of working as a HLTA including relevant training and assessment. Moorfield is a friendly, inclusive and supportive primary school. You will be joining a happy, hardworking and dedicated staff. We are looking for a team player who is motivated about children s learning and committed to the wider ethos of our school. The successful candidate will: Enjoy working with children Have a strong knowledge base to support all children Have a HLTA qualification Use effective strategies to promote positive attitudes to learning Work well with other staff and agencies Be motivated, have a positive attitude and enjoy a challenge Have the ability to inspire children and provide high quality learning experiences Be an excellent practitioner with a desire to help children achieve Have very high expectations of children s attainment and behaviour To behave in a professional manner within a team environment We can offer in return: A strong, caring ethos where all are valued A stimulating and positive working learning environment in a school due to undergo substantial refurbishment An inclusive, welcoming and diverse school community with children who are enthusiastic and eager to learn A dedicated, caring, supportive and enthusiastic team of staff and governors A firm commitment to your continued professional development To apply for this position, please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to headteacher@moorfield.stockport.sch.uk by the closing date below. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we only reach out to successfully shortlisted candidates. Visits to school are warmly welcomed and positively encouraged. Please contact Paul Anderson, Headteacher for further information. Moorfield is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible and values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants 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: Friday 28 th August 2025 Interview Date: W/C 1 st September 2025