Rectory CE Primary School

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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