Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Chetham’s School of Music is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for our internationally renowned specialist music school located in city centre Manchester. Chetham’s is a magical place, home to the UK’s largest specialist music school, the oldest library in the English-speaking world and a world-class concert venue all in the heart of Manchester. The Job We are looking for a committed, flexible and enthusiastic HLTA to join our Learning Support Department, working as part of a team with the Head of Learning Support, the Assistant Head of Learning Support and two part-time teaching assistants. This is a varied and rewarding role, combining in-class support with targeted learning support, as well as opportunities to lead learning at KS2 and KS3. This is a full-time, fixed-term contract from September 2026 to July 2027, term-time only. In return Salary SCP 16, £20,600.04 per annum (£27,635.62 FTE) Benefits include subsided catered lunches during term-time, on site gym, free tickets to selected concerts & Cycle to Work Scheme. Download: Job Description & Person Specification Download: Application Form Please ensure that you download and save the application form to your computer before completing the form, as completing within your browser may result in information not being saved. Please send your completed application form to hr@chethams.com Closing date: 9am on Friday 22nd May 2026 Interviews will take place: Week Commencing Monday 1st June 2026 Please send your completed letter to hr@chethams.com Chetham’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Reg. Charity No: 526702