Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - St John’s Catholic Primary School

Salary: £31,537 - £33,699 FTE

13 hours per week (two days to be arranged) term time only

Fixed term contract ending 31st August 2027

We are looking to appoint a skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant who has a passion for learning, will put the needs of our children first, and has excellent interpersonal skills.

The successful candidate will be covering classes across our school, from Reception to Year 6, as PPA cover for class teachers.

We are particularly interested in any candidates who have a subject specialism or particular interest most notably in PE, Music, or Spanish.

St John’s is a fully inclusive school and aims for every child to reach their full potential through a rich and engaging curriculum. You will be supported and valued in our motivated and caring team.

St John’s Catholic Primary School is proud to be part of The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, offering excellent professional development and collaboration across a family of schools across the South West.

If you are interested in the role, we would love for you to come and visit and experience our school for yourself. Please contact office@sjb.thedcet.com or call 01225 303990 to arrange an appointment.

Closing date:  Midday, Friday 25th September

Interview date:  Tuesday 6th October

Please note applications will be reviewed on receipt, and we may close the role early. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer. 

If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.