Rectory CE Primary School in Wigan

Rectory is a small mainstream primary school in Downall Green, South Wigan, with an on-site 24-place specialist provision for children with an EHCP and a diagnosis of autism.

Our specialist provision sits alongside our mainstream offer, creating a unique school community where inclusive practice, strong relationships and a deep understanding of individual needs are central to everyday life.

We are committed to ensuring that every child is known well, feels a strong sense of belonging and is supported to achieve their potential.

This permanent, full-time vacancy offers a fantastic opportunity for a creative, positive, inspiring and enthusiastic practitioner to join our team.

• Role Information
• Job Title HLTA Job Type Teaching & Learning Job Phase Primary Location St Helen's

Grade Pt 23-25 Actual Salary Information n/a Actual Salary Range £26,873.97 - £28,759.39 Contract Type Permanent Contract Term Full time, Term time only Closing Date Thursday, November 12th, 2026

About the Role

• Main purpose of the role
• Provide PPA cover across the school’s SEND specialist provision in the mornings, supporting continuity of learning and provision.
• Provide small-group support within mainstream classes in the afternoons to promote progress, attainment and inclusion.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to support high-quality teaching and learning.
• Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem, communication, social development and inclusion.
• Support individual pupils and groups to access learning, participate in the curriculum and experience success.
• Support the delivery of Breakfast Club from 7:45am.

Duties and responsibilities

• Teaching and learning
• Deliver and support high-quality teaching and learning across specialist SEND and mainstream provision.
• Provide planned PPA cover, including leading learning activities and teaching classes as appropriate to the role and level of qualification.
• Use effective strategies to support pupils’ learning, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Promote inclusion by encouraging all pupils to participate in learning and wider school activities.
• Support the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum, adapting approaches and resources to meet pupils’ individual needs.
• Apply consistent, effective behaviour management strategies in line with school policies and the school’s relational approach.
• Establish and maintain safe, stimulating and well‑organised learning environments.
• Observe, monitor and communicate pupils’ engagement, progress and barriers to learning to the relevant teacher.
• Use ICT and other appropriate resources to enhance learning.
• Direct and support the work of other adults where appropriate.
• Undertake other relevant duties as directed by the class teacher or line manager.
• Planning, assessment and preparation
• Contribute to the planning, assessment and evaluation of learning activities.
• Monitor, record and report on pupils’ progress and attainment as appropriate to the role.
• Read and use lesson plans and other relevant information to ensure effective delivery of learning.
• Prepare classrooms, resources and learning environments for lessons.
• Use specialist knowledge and experience to contribute to the planning and preparation of engaging learning activities.
• Plan and deliver clearly structured activities that motivate pupils and support their progress.
• Identify and implement appropriate strategies to enable pupils to access learning and participate as independently as possible.
• Extended services – Breakfast Club
• Help provide a welcoming, safe and caring environment for children attending Breakfast Club.
• Plan and deliver a range of creative, recreational and learning activities, including games, sports and crafts.
• Adapt activities to meet the needs and interests of individuals and groups.
• Promote positive relationships and manage behaviour in line with school expectations.
• Supervise children to ensure their safety and the safe use of equipment and facilities.
• Prepare resources and maintain a clean, organised and suitable play environment.
• Communicate appropriately with parents and carers, school staff and other relevant professionals.
• Contribute to the evaluation and development of Breakfast Club provision, identifying opportunities to improve activities and experiences for children.
• Working with staff, parents, carers and professionals
• Communicate effectively and professionally with pupils, colleagues, parents and carers.
• Share relevant information about pupils’ needs, progress and barriers to learning with teachers and other appropriate staff.
• Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupils’ progress and experiences, as directed by the teacher.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers, specialist staff, advisory teachers and other relevant professionals.
• Develop positive and effective professional relationships across the school.
• Contribute to a consistent approach to supporting pupils across different settings and provisions.
• Health, safety and wellbeing
• Promote the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all pupils.
• Follow school health and safety procedures and respond appropriately to accidents, illness or distress.
• Maintain safe learning and play environments.
• Follow the school’s behaviour, safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Professional development
• Reflect on practice and identify opportunities to develop professional knowledge and skills.
• Participate in relevant training and professional development to improve effectiveness in the role.
• Engage with the school’s appraisal procedures.
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and high expectations.
• Safeguarding
• Work in accordance with statutory safeguarding guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education and relevant Prevent guidance.
• Follow the school’s safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.
• Promote the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils and report concerns promptly through the appropriate channels.
• Personal Qualities
• Is passionate about children and committed to helping every child achieve their potential.
• Builds positive, trusting and respectful relationships.
• Has high expectations of learning, behaviour and personal development.
• Has a strong understanding of inclusion and SEND.
• Can adapt support and teaching to remove barriers to learning.
• Is creative, positive, enthusiastic and brings joy to children’s learning.
• Works collaboratively whilst also showing initiative and independence.
• Is committed to reflection and professional development.
• Application Information
• Closing Date Thursday, November 12th, 2026 Shortlisting Date Friday, November 13th, 2026