Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Mayfield Primary School are looking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to complement the professional work of teachers and leaders by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities and specialist provision within The Hive and wider inclusion support across school. The role will involve planning, preparing and delivering highly adapted learning activities for pupils with complex SEND and additional needs under an agreed system of supervision. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a talented and committed staff in a growing school.

Responsibilities

• Leading day‑to‑day organisation and delivery of the 'The Hive' provision, creating a calm, purposeful and inclusive environment which supports pupils’ readiness to learn, emotional regulation and engagement with education.
• Working closely with the SENDCO, class teachers and senior leaders to ensure pupils with complex SEND and additional needs receive high‑quality, personalised support and provision.
• Planning, preparing and delivering highly adapted learning activities for individuals and small groups of pupils.
• Delivering targeted interventions and bespoke programmes linked to pupils' individual outcomes, EHCP provision and support plans.
• Promoting inclusion and support pupils to successfully access mainstream learning and wider school life wherever possible.

Qualifications & Experience

• Is a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with experience of working with children with SEND within a primary school setting.
• Experience of supporting pupils with complex additional needs, including cognition and learning difficulties, autism, SEMH needs, communication and interaction needs and sensory needs.
• Understands how to support children with SEMH and additional needs in a respectful, inclusive way.
• Experience of planning, preparing and delivering highly adapted learning activities and interventions.
• Works well as part of a team and shares ideas to improve provision.
• Is passionate about making a difference especially for children who need extra support to succeed.

Working for Mayfield Primary School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools. This position will be based at Mayfield Primary, Oldham, but may from time to time require travel as necessary to collaborate with other schools which are all locally based.

Benefits

• A strong school community within an expanding school, that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do.
• A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best.
• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust.
• LGPS career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent's pension.
• Central Oldham location close to good transport networks.

Mayfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Further Information

• The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
• The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex‑offenders, in the vacancy Supporting Documents section.
• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Closing Date: Monday 6 July 2026 at 9am

Interviews: Friday 10 July 2026

Start Date: 1 September 2026

Please note CVs are not accepted.