Higher Level Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and professional development

Career progression within the Trust

Collaboration across Trust schools

Staff wellbeing commitment

LGPS for eligible staff

Employee Discount Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

St Pauls Roman Catholic Primary School is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join its support staff. The role focuses on pastoral and academic support for pupils through classroom activities, small group sessions, and one-to-one interventions within a Catholic primary school in the Plymouth CAST Multi-Academy Trust.

The post offers Trust-wide training and career progression opportunities across the Trust, along with collaboration and support from experienced colleagues.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and time management.
• Able to work effectively in a team.
• Capable of independent work when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist colleagues in creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment
• Provide pastoral and academic support to pupils
• Support classroom activities, small group work or one-to-one interventions

Skills

Strong communication

Good organisational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, a member of Plymouth CAST Multi-Academy Trust, is recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join its support staff team. The work centres on pastoral and academic help for pupils, through classroom activities, small group sessions and one-to-one interventions, while contributing to an inclusive setting where children can learn. The post sits within a Catholic primary school with access to Trust-wide training and career routes. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start is subject to pre-employment checks.

What the job involves

• Assist colleagues in creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment
• Provide pastoral and academic support to pupils
• Support classroom activities, small group work or one-to-one interventions

Skills & knowledge

• Strong communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Able to work as part of a team and independently

Checks & eligibility

• Clearance of all pre-employment checks

Other

• Positive, patient and committed to helping pupils succeed
• Flexible and proactive in a busy school environment

What’s offered

• Training and professional development opportunities across the Trust
• Career progression routes within a network of schools
• Collaboration and support from experienced colleagues across the Trust
• Staff wellbeing commitment, as a signatory of the DfE Staff Wellbeing Charter
• Local Government Pension Scheme for eligible support staff
• Employee Benefit Discount Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free counselling and advice