Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Knowsley Libraries; Knowsley; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

St Laurence’s Catholic Primary School in Knowsley seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning. The role is temporary, part-time (28.5 hours per week) over 46 weeks per year, commencing 2 November 2026 and finishing 31 March 2027.

The successful candidate will have high expectations of pupils, be committed, enthusiastic and able to work independently and as part of a team. A warm, welcoming school environment is offered with a supportive staff.

Qualifications

• Have completed NVQ/NCFE Level 4 Teaching Assistants Course (or GCSE equivalent or higher).
• Experience working across all phases of primary school.
• Competent in English and Maths.
• Able to work well in a team and contribute to school life.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in primary classes.
• Work with 1:1 or small groups as required.
• Assist with end of Year Statutory assessments.

Skills

Teamwork

Commitment

Enthusiasm

Independence

Communication

Education

NVQ/NCFE Level 4 Teaching Assistants Course

GCSE grades or higher

Job description

We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for children and families in Knowsley.

• Contract: Temporary
• Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time
• Hours: 28.5 hours per week. 46 weeks term time only.
• Closing Date: 20/10/2026 at 17:00
• Reference: SVP 0928

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Pay Band H / SCP 23-25

(Actual Salary - £24,910 - £26,306 per annum)

28.5 hours per week /46 weeks per year

To commence: 2 nd November 2026 – 31 st March 2027

The governors of St Laurence’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning in our school.

The successful candidate will have high expectations of pupils, be highly committed, enthusiastic and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

The School can offer a warm, welcoming and friendly working environment with a highly supportive team.

Candidates should:

• Be committed to working within the successful team ethos of St Laurence’s Catholic Primary School.
• Be committed, enthusiastic, patient and show great initiative.
• Have an understanding of/experience of working with primary children.
• Are able to work well as part of a team and make a positive contribution to school life.
• Have an understanding of The National Curriculum
• Have competent skills in both English and Maths.
• Must have completed the NVQ/NCFE Level 4 Teaching Assistants Course (or equivalent GCSE grades or higher)
• Experience of working within all phases across the school
• Experience and understanding of SEND needs
• Experience of working with 1:1 or small groups of children
• Be able to work in all phases of the school
• Experience with end of Year Statutory assessments

‘By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2025’

Interviews:Thursday, 22October 2026

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