The Wings’ CE Trust
Leigh CE Primary School
Henrietta Street
Leigh
Postcode: WN7 1LP
Salary: Grade 6, £21,362 - £23,573 per annum.
32 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year
Required as soon as possible - subject to satisfactory references and checks
Higher Level Teaching Assistant required to be based at Leigh CE Primary School
Grade 6, Term Time 32 hours per week
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic HLTA to join our friendly and caring Christian school. This role will involve you working in classes throughout school:
* supporting teaching and learning in classes
* planning and preparing lessons when the class teacher is not available
* delivering support to small groups to help improve outcomes for pupils.
* This role would also suit a graduate who is considering undertaking a teaching qualification in the future.
If you want to ‘create a better future’ for children every working day, this is an ideal position for someone who is a team player, has a positive attitude and understands the importance of providing a safe learning environment. This is a vital role within our school where no two days are the same in this fast-paced role, but job satisfaction is high.
The Purpose of the role:
* To deliver academic interventions.
* Supporting the class teacher.
* Working with children in small groups.
* To cover classes when the teacher is unavailable.
The successful candidate would:
* Be flexible and open to new ideas.
* Be a team player.
* Fully support the ethos and aims of the school.
* Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations.
The Wings’ CE Trust can offer:
* An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors, and parents.
* A team of dedicated and hardworking staff.
* A welcoming and friendly Christian ethos.
* Excellent CPD opportunities and access to a library of on-line training courses
* Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* A range of employee benefits which support your wellbeing that includes a confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
* Staff Flu vaccinations.
Commitment to Safeguarding:
The Wings CE Trust is an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We hope that after considering the post details and School information available on the website that you choose to apply for the post as you believe you can contribute positively to the department, the ethos of the school and to ensure that our students make the progress we expect.
All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 671389 E-mail: recruitment@thewings.org.uk Website:
Closing Date: Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Interview Date: Friday 7th 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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