At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and promote the Catholic ethos, cover classes, and deliver learning interventions.
- Company: St. Catherine’s is a vibrant Catholic Community located in Didsbury.
- Benefits: Part-time hours of 28 per week with a salary of £19,487 per annum.
- Other info: Position subject to enhanced DBS checks and commitment to safeguarding.
- Why this job: Join a dedicated staff team and help children grow academically and emotionally.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) and in delivering learning interventions.
The predicted salary is between 19487 - 19487 £ per year.
Contract Type: Fixed term contract
Working Hours: Part Time, 28 hrs per week, Monday to Thursday
Number of positions: 1
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: £19,487 per annum
St. Catherine’s is a vibrant Catholic Community in Didsbury which has happy, motivated children and a friendly and dedicated staff team. We would welcome applications from committed teaching assistants who would become fully involved in supporting and promoting the Catholic ethos of our school.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who thrives on providing the best possible education for our children and who loves to see them grow and develop both academically and emotionally.
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience of the HLTA role
- Have a particular strength in preparing for and undertaking class cover
- Have experience in delivering learning interventions with pupils in order to support accelerated progress
- Demonstrate high expectations of pupils and be able to adapt lesson plans and resources to best meet the needs of individual pupils
- Show willingness to work flexibly and in response to change
- Be willing to support the wider school community
Experience of working with children who require a high level of SEND support would be an advantage.
Applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, and other pre‑employment checks where applicable. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks and references are required and this position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Teaching Assistant in Manchester employer: St Catherine's RC Primary
St. Catherine’s offers a supportive environment in Didsbury, focusing on the welfare of children and inclusivity. The school values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, ensuring a fair workplace for everyone.
