Leigh Central Primary School Windermere Road Leigh WN7 1UY Salary: Grade 6, 23,021 - 25,403 per annum. 34.75 hours per week, term time plus 1 week working 39 weeks per year Temporary until August 2026 Required for September 2025 Our Governors wish to appoint a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly skilled, dedicated and effective practitioner who will work across Key Stage 1 and Reception. They will work alongside class teachers to support learning within classes and covering PPA and Leadership time when the teacher is absent. The successful applicant will work from Reception to Year 2 and will support teachers in planning, delivery and assessment of lessons. They will also be required to support teaching staff on yard. As part of the whole school team, they will work alongside colleagues to achieve our shared vision and aims and to improve school in line with our school development priorities. The successful candidate will: be an outstanding classroom practitioner who is passionate about learning and able. to demonstrate a commitment to the aims, purpose and ethos of our diverse school. be an effective communicator with all members of the school community. have experience of working within the Early Years and Key Stage 1. be flexible in their approach, open to new ideas and a team player who is keen to contribute to our Infant team. demonstrate through their practice, and in line with the HLTA standards, their professional knowledge and understanding; professional skills including planning and expectations; monitoring and assessment; teaching and learning. In return we offer you: friendly, hardworking children and staff. a caring and welcoming school. a supportive leadership team committed to school improvement. ongoing Professional Development, mentoring and coaching. There is a virtual tour of school available - please visit our website https://www.leighcentral.wigan.sch.uk/ or phone the school office to arrange an appointment to visit school. The Governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to enhanced criminal record disclosure processes and in line with KCSIE 2024, online checks will be completed as part of our safer recruitment procedures. Applications forms are returnable to the school. If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01942 673810 E-mail: enquiries@admin.leighcentral.wigan.sch.uk Website: Home | Leigh Central Primary School www.leighcentral.wigan.sch.uk Closing Date: Wednesday 2nd July 2025 Shortlisting: Friday 4th July 2025 Interviews: Wednesday 9th July 2025 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 please click the links below: