Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job description

What is the job role?

The Governors of Our Lady of the Assumption Primary School are looking to appoint a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning in our school from the Spring Term. We are a friendly and inclusive Catholic school with a happy and motivated staff working towards the best outcomes for our children.

We can offer you:

• A welcoming school with children who are well behaved and willing to learn
• A school which is visionary and celebrates success.
• Governors and staff who work well as a team and are committed to achieving the best for every one of our pupils.
• A commitment to offering professional development opportunities.
• Supportive parents and a parish community

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will be hardworking, enthusiastic, flexible, and versatile, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

You will be able to deliver planned learning to classes from Nursery to Year 6 in the teacher's absence and to support teaching and learning across the school by delivering planned learning to individuals and groups as directed.

All applications should be completed on the Catholic Education service application form and emailed to [email protected]

If you have any questions about the post or would like to arrange a visit to our school, please contact the school office.

Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can email them at [email protected] or visit the Job Shop in person, please see their webpage for more information.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
Attached documents:

• Notes to applicants.pdf -
• CES application form.docx -
• Notice online searches for shortlisted candidates Sept 2022.pdf -
• HLTA JD 2026.pdf -
• Criminal Record and Safeguarding Self-Declaration Form 2026.docx -