Teaching Assistant Level 4 Lever Edge Primary Academy Posted

LEVER EDGE PRIMARY ACADEMY
Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, BL3 3HP

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Head:
Ms K James

Higher Level Teaching Assistant
37 hours per week, term time plus two weeks
Salary:
Grade F Point 17-23
Pro rata: £27,248 - £30,245 p.a.

Start date:

as soon as possible

The Trustees and the Headteacher of Lever Edge Primary Academy are seeking to appoint an experienced, committed and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will play a key role in teaching and learning within the school.

We are looking for a passionate and skilled HLTA to support teaching and learning across the academy. You will work closely with class teachers and support staff to plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons to individuals, small groups or whole classes. You will also contribute to assessment, lead interventions and may manage other support staff or develop a specialist area of expertise.

• Support teaching, learning and assessment in collaboration with teachers
• Deliver elements of lessons and lead whole sessions under teacher direction
• Contribute to planning and monitoring pupil progress
• Provide continuity during teacher absences
• Support pastoral care and pupil wellbeing

• HLTA status or equivalent Level 3 qualification - GCSE (A*-C 9-4) in Maths and English
• Experience of delivery whole class lessons and leading small groups
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for inclusive education and safeguarding

• happy children with an eagerness to learn
• a well-resourced, creative learning environment
• ongoing professional development

We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.

Due to our stringent safeguarding policy, CVs will never be accepted. All posts are contingent on enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the rights to work in the UK either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Closing date:
Monday 19th January 2026

↗ Bolton Council Schools (Officers) 2022 - Application Form
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