Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Hodge Clough PrimaryOldham, North West
Overview
This is a education role (full time) with Hodge Clough Primary based in Oldham. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Ref: 001813
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Hodge Clough Primary School
‘Kind Hearts, Ambitious Minds, Striving for Excellence’
Headteacher: Mrs. S Hodkinson
Scale: Grade 5
Hours: Full Time / Term Time Only plus 5 INSET days
Closing Date: 9am on Friday 6 November 2026
Start Date: From Monday 4 January 2027
Interview Date: Tuesday 19 November 2026
Hodge Clough Primary School serves just under 420 pupils in the Moorside area of Oldham, including nursery education for pupils from 3 years of age.
Hodge Clough is a happy, welcoming and thriving school that is on a journey, and together we are building something special: a school that sets high standards and a place where every pupil is known, supported and challenged to achieve their full potential. The team here are committed to this journey, and we are committed to investing in our team.
- Is proficient in English and Maths
- Possesses computer literacy, including confidence in incorporating computers into classroom lessons and using digital record-keeping software
- Can support learners in social and emotional well-being, reporting to the class teacher or pastoral lead where necessary
- Is initially confident to plan and deliver lessons to EYFS, KS1 and LKS2 classes
- Can plan, prepare and deliver learning activities to whole classes
- Can adapt and modify activities to meet the needs of all learners
- Can identify barriers to learning and devise strategies to support learners
- Possesses good verbal and written communication for effective classroom instruction and understanding of students’ needs
- Possesses excellent Interpersonal skills for working with pupils, teachers and parents/carers
- Shows an understanding of the expectations of the EYFS and National Curriculums
- Is eager to contribute to the wider life of the school and model the values of Hodge Clough Primary School.
- A welcoming, caring school community built on our shared values of Pride, Happiness, Excellence, Attitude, Respect and Togetherness
- Friendly, enthusiastic children who will make you smile and give you plenty of reasons to feel proud of the difference you make
- A commitment to professional development, ensuring staff are supported, challenged and empowered to strive for personal and professional excellence
- A friendly and collaborative staff team who work together with honesty, empathy and ambition to secure the best outcomes for all children.
- A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff.
If you are someone who brings energy, expertise, and a passion for making learning memorable, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Hodge Clough Primary School, where we are proud to nurture both our pupils and our staff to be the very best they can be.
Please see the attached Application Pack for further details of our vacancy.
To apply please complete the application form with your supporting statement
Send these to info@hodgecloughprimary.oldham.sch.before the closing date of Friday 6 November at 9am.
If you wish to pay us a visit or discuss this opportunity further, you are most welcome. Please contact the school office on 0161 770 5790
Please note that we will contact the referees of shortlisted candidates prior to interview unless otherwise instructed.
Please ensure that you provide the headteachers details if your last position was in a school setting.
Please also note that we can only use business email addresses for referees, not personal ones, and we cannot accept generic references i.e. addressed “to whom it may concern”
As part of our safeguarding commitment and promoting the welfare of children any offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks as part of the pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees. Hodge Clough Primary School is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and ethnic minorities.
Supporting Documents
↗ Application Form
↗ Right To Work
↗ Recruitment Pack
How this role compares
There are 5,681 school roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 860 of them in North West.
Hodge Clough Primary has 1 other vacancy open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
These figures are calculated from the vacancies GovJobs currently holds, not from official pay statistics. They are a guide to the market, not a valuation of this post.
How to apply
GovJobs does not take applications or send your details to the employer. Use the apply button to open the official Greater Jobs advert, then check the employer's instructions, attachments, person specification and closing time before applying.
This listing was last checked on 21 Oct 2026, 04:32. If the official advert has changed or closed, report it and we will review the listing.
Why this listing is on GovJobs
GovJobs indexes public-sector vacancies from official sources, normalises the title, employer, location, salary and deadline, and links back to the source so you can verify the advert yourself.
The source for this role is Greater Jobs. Applications stay on the official employer or source website, not on GovJobs.
