HLTA (Bridge and Mainstream)

The Brian Clarke CE Academy is looking to appoint a strategic, creative and proactive individual as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work across the school’s Bridge and mainstream provision. The role aims to support students who are currently unable to access mainstream lessons due to complex needs be that behavioural and or SEND, with a view to students successfully reintegrating back into mainstream lessons.

This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a talented and committed staff that is growing a school from Year 7 up; supporting the development of its ethos and embedding that in the community of the school; having the benefit of a brand new building with all new facilities and supported by a local, successful and experienced Trust. Exemplary behaviour and a distinctive ethos based on our strongly held values will create a climate for learning where pupils flourish.

The Cranmer Education Trust

The Cranmer Education Trust is a successful 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.   

We are a growing schools trust with both primary and secondary schools, across Oldham and Rochdale. The trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. 

• Applications for this role must be received by 9am, Tuesday 5 May 2026. 

• Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 11 May 2026.

• Successful applicants must be available for our New Staff Induction Days on Thursday 27 and Friday 28 August 2026.