Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Sports Specialist

: 001548

Grade 6, SCP 23–27

Salary: £29,148 – £32,353

Weekly hours: 36 hours 40 minutes per week, term time plus 3 days

Employment:
Permanent from September 2026

Location:

St. Matthew’s CE Primary School, Chadderton, Oldham

St. Matthew’s CE Primary School is a vibrant and highly ambitious two‑form entry primary school with a strong, clear vision and an inclusive Christian ethos. It is at an exciting phase of development.

• Is committed to personal professional development and supporting the development of a professional learning community within our multi‑academy trust.
• Is an excellent practitioner and able to deliver high quality PE / Sport sessions to whole classes.
• Can plan and co‑ordinate extended school activities.
• Understands Schools Sports Premium and can use this to achieve the best outcomes for our pupils.
• Is willing to contribute to the school’s success and work hard to achieve this.
• Has strong communication skills to build positive relationships with children, colleagues, parents and governors.
• Is an effective team member with a positive attitude.
• Is committed to making a positive difference to St. Matthew’s community.

• A happy and welcoming Christian environment.
• Well‑behaved children who are a credit to our school.
• A commitment to quality CPD.
• A strong, forward‑thinking leadership team.
• Highly motivated, supportive and committed colleagues.
• An engaged, supportive, and effective governing body.
• Close and well‑established links with the local church and community.

• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust.
• A strong school community 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.
• A career‑average pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

This position will be based thew’s CE Primary but may from time to time require travel to collaborate with other local schools.

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.

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.