Please note the employer for this position is The QUEST Trust, not Wigan Council
Various positions within QUEST primary schools (Primary Schools within QUEST St Peter’s C. of E. Primary School, Hindley Green CP School, St John’s C. of E. Primary School, Abram, St John’s C. of E. Primary School Hindley Green)
Salary: Quest Grade E, £21,696 - £23,941 per annum. £15.31 - £16.90 per hour
32.5 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year.
Permanent position
Required for as soon as possible.
If you have what it takes to make a difference, then the children of QUEST need YOU!
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team, supporting children across our Hindley and Abram schools. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils by providing high-quality support in the classroom and helping to raise standards.
Who Should Apply?
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented data professional who is excited about using data to drive school improvement and enhance decision-making across a growing Multi-Academy Trust.
Key Responsibilities
* Delivering high-quality support to pupils, including those with additional needs
* Working closely with teachers to plan and deliver engaging learning activities
* Supporting pupils’ intellectual, physical, and social development
* Assisting with the management of pupil behaviour in line with school policies
* Contributing to the monitoring and assessment of pupil progress
* Supporting pupils both individually and in groups to ensure their learning needs are met
What We Offer
At QUEST, we are committed to supporting, developing, and empowering our staff, you will benefit from:
* Supportive and engaging school and trust leaders.
* Development opportunities and CPD
* Exposure to multi-academy trust supportive network
* Competitive Benefits
* Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme).
* Employee well-being programmes, including confidential mental health support.
* Additional wellness day - We care about your wellbeing and provide an extra day dedicated to your mental health and work-life balance
* Family-friendly policies.
We would like to hear from people with a genuine commitment to improving the life chances of the children.
Give us a call even if you're just a tiny bit interested - it really is as exciting as it sounds!
For further details please contact Stephen Eccles Headteacher 01942 258647
Please return applications to apply@quest-trust.org.uk
Interview date: To be confirmed.
Closing date: Sunday 23rd November 2025.
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check.
The employer is committed to safeguarding.
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