Higher Level Teaching Assistant

St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy; Exeter; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Cycle to work scheme

Tax Free Childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

St Michaels CofE Primary Academy in Exeter is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for 19.5 hours per week on a fixed term contract until 31 August 2027. The role is term-time only (39 weeks per year) with a starting salary of £13,452 (NJC Scale, Grade 5).

Interviews mid-November, start January 2027, with DBS checks and safeguarding emphasis. The successful candidate will develop caring relationships with pupils, support planning and resource preparation, and provide meaningful cover to

Qualifications

• Be effective at developing caring and positive relationships with pupils.
• Have the presence to manage all classes in the school.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist in planning.
• Help prepare resources and provide meaningful cover to remove barriers to learning.
• Demonstrate a positive, proactive approach and support the Church of England ethos.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning cycle and help prepare resources. Your own PPA time will be given to you.
• Provide meaningful and effective cover and support to learning.
• Develop caring relationships with pupils and manage classes across the school.
• Support the school's ethos and values in daily activities.

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - St Michaels CofE Primary Academy, Exeter

Contract Term: Part time, Fixed Term until 31/08/2027

Hours: 19.5 hours per week

Salary: STC Grade 5 - NJC Points 12-17 Starting Salary £13,452 (£29,542 FTE)

Term Time only - 39 weeks per annum

Closing Date: 3pm on Wednesday 18th November

Interview Date: Wednesday 25th November (PM)

Start Date: January 2027

Benefits:

• Pension Scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Tax Free Childcare
• Employee Assistance Programme

St Michael’s is a large city school with a village school feel and a very big welcome. The school has 420 pupils and is located on a large plot with fabulous outdoor space for children to engage with learning outdoors, whilst having plenty of space to enjoy break and lunch times with friends. The school is proud to serve the community with links to the local church and charities. The staff at St Michael’s CofE Primary School are a positive, welcoming, and hard-working team, dedicated to the wellbeing of and outcome for their pupils.

We offer:

• A welcoming, friendly school with a strong Christian ethos and set of values that underpin all that we do.
• Children who are articulate, happy and motivated to learn.
• The opportunity to work in a school with unique spacious grounds close to the city centre.
• A headteacher who puts children at the heart of all decision making.
• An exciting role within our growing organisation with opportunities for future career development within our own school and across our family of 21 schools within the St Christopher’s Trust.

The successful candidate will:

• Be effective at developing caring and positive relationships with pupils and have the presence to manage all classes in the school.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, assist in the planning cycle and help prepare of resources. Your own PPA time will be given to you.
• Be dedicated to providing meaningful and effective cover and to removing barriers to learning for pupils.
• Have high expectations of themselves and pupils with a positive, can do and proactive nature.
• Be happy to support the Church of England ethos of our school though our school values.

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

Our commitment to EDI

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.