Epworth Education Trust

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Nutgrove Methodist Primary School

Overview

Higher Level Teaching Assistant 

Salary Grade: Grade G scp 23-25 FTE £34,434 - £36,363

Actual Salary: Actual annual salary is currently £16,341 to £17,257

Working Pattern: 21 Hours per week, 3 days Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8.30am to 4pm

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Personal attributes

The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding, passionate, experienced, committed, forward thinking HLTA to join our school with excellent skills who is able to inspire, motivate and communicate outstanding practice in our school team.

We are looking for an excellent HLTA who:
• Will compliment teachers’ delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework and / or National curriculum and contribute to the development of other support staff, students and school policies and strategies.
• Will work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist teachers in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources.
• Will supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of teachers.
• Will provide support for students, the teacher and the school in order to raise standards of achievement for all, by utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes.
• Will encourage students to become independent learners, to provide support for their welfare, and to support the inclusion of students in all aspects of school life.
• Will be responsible for and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Salary & Benefits

Salary from �16341 to �17257 per year

In return our Trust and its school offers you:
• Supportive parents and a welcoming local community
• A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision
• A supportive and highly committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other
• Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments
• Strong working partnerships within the Trust
• Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school
• The opportunity to make a difference
• An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body
• The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• A comprehensive wellbeing support package which includes an annual Wellbeing Day
• Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes as well as other discount schemes
• Access to Employment Assistance Programme
• Access to training opportunities and professional development

 

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Deadline and how to apply

Applicants are welcome to come and visit school. Please contact the school at office@nutgrove.epworthtrust.org.uk  to arrange this.

All application forms should be returned by email to office@nutgrove.epworthtrust.org.uk or by post with a letter of application which makes reference to the job description / person specification. This should be no longer than 2 sides of A4 with a font size of 12

Closing date: Monday 29th September 2025 12 noon
Short listing: Monday 29th September 2025
Interviews Tuesday 7th October 2025

Application packs are downloadable or available by email from: office@nutgrove.epworthtrust.org.uk 

The main base for the role will be Nutgrove Methodist Primary School.

Please note, the employer for this position is Epworth Education Trust, not St Helens LA

This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

 

Equal opportunities

At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued.  We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors.

 

We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. 

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Job reference: HLTANUT

 

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