Higher Level Teaching Assistant
St Bede's Catholic Primary School · Darlington · Darlington
Job description
St Bede's Catholic Primary School is looking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA 20 hpw Term time only), you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school, working closely with teachers to enhance the educational experience of all pupils. This role is ideal for someone with strong classroom experience, a proactive attitude, and a passion for helping students thrive academically and personally.
You will take on a range of responsibilities, including planning and delivering learning activities under the guidance of teaching staff, providing targeted support to individuals and small groups, and occasionally covering whole classes. Your work will help ensure continuity of learning and contribute to raising pupil achievement.
In addition to supporting students, you’ll also assist with assessment, classroom management, and the development of learning resources. Your ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents will be essential in creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
This is a dynamic and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ progress while developing your own professional skills within a collaborative school community.
We can offer:
- Generous 32 days annual leave entitlement
- The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and successful team
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
- Networking opportunities.
- Flexible working patterns
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11
- Pupils
- 320
- Avg teacher salary
- £43,440
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 23.9:1
- Academy trust
- BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Darlington, Darlington, DL1 3ES
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- Posted
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- Closing date
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