Key Role Information

Salary
£30,024.00 - 33,699.00
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
27/09/2026 23:59
Interview
1 October 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Support Staff Pay Scale | 15 - 22
Department
Teaching Assistants/Support Staff
Key stage
Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
21.50
Weeks per year
44.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

We are looking to appoint a compassionate, patient, skilled and dedicated part-time permanent Highter Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our welcoming team at Oswald Road Primary School. This role would be ideal for someone with experience supporting pupils with Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH). We are seeking someone who is committed to supporting children to feel safe, understood and ready to learn.


The successful candidate will work closely with Class Teachers and our school Learning Support Team to provide personalised support for pupils who may be experiencing Social Emotional Mental Health difficulties. Support may be delivered on a one to one basis, in small groups or within the classroom environment. The successful candidate will support pupils through evidence-based interventions and flexible trauma informed approaches, while building trusting relationships with pupils and families. They will also be required to work collaboratively with school staff and outside agencies.


The role may be adjusted or adapted over time to meet the needs of our school cohort.


This is a part-time role, with the successful candidate being required to attend Monday-Friday starting late morning and working until the end of the school day.

Qualifications

NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in relevant disciplineessential

About Us

Oswald Road Primary School

Ellie Linton

e.linton@oswaldroad.manchester.sch.uk

Nicolas Road
Chorlton
Manchester
Lancs
M21 9PL

Safeguarding Information

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.


DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice


It is an offence for any person who is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children to apply for this post.


A copy of our safeguarding policy can be found at http://www.oswaldroad.co.uk/safeguarding/