Higher Level Teaching Assistant

St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

LGPS pension

Cycle to work

EAP

Discount scheme

Job summary

St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School is seeking a dedicated support staff member to help pupils thrive in a welcoming, safe environment. You will assist with classroom activities, provide pastoral and academic support, and work alongside colleagues to ensure every child reaches their potential.

We offer training, a collaborative team, and a friendly school community with opportunities for development. If you are motivated, caring, and eager to contribute to our school, we would love to hear

Qualifications

• Positive, patient and committed to helping children succeed.
• A strong communicator with good organisational skills.
• Able to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Flexible and proactive in supporting a busy school environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Positive attitude

Patience

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Do you have a passion for supporting young people to thrive in a school environment?

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a member of our support staff. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in helping pupils reach their potential, while contributing to the smooth running of our school community.

As part of our support team, you will:

1. Assist colleagues in creating a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
2. Provide pastoral and academic support to pupils
3. Help with classroom activities, small group work, or one-to-one interventions

We are seeking someone who is:

1. Positive, patient, and committed to helping children succeed
2. A strong communicator with good organisational skills
3. Able to work as part of a team as well as independently
4. Flexible and proactive in supporting a busy school environment

Why join us?

As part of Plymouth CAST Multi-Academy Trust, you will benefit from:

1. Access to high-quality professional development and training opportunities across the Trust
2. Career progression routes within a network of schools
3. Collaboration and support from experienced colleagues across the MAT
4. A strong sense of belonging to a wider educational community with shared values and vision
5. Our commitment to staff wellbeing – as a proud signatory of the Department for Education’s Staff Wellbeing Charter, we actively promote and protect the wellbeing and mental health of all colleagues.

What we offer:

1. A welcoming and supportive staff team
2. Opportunities for training and professional development
3. Competitive pay – aligned to nationally agreed pay scales
4. Pension scheme – most support staff are eligible for the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the best public sector pensions
5. Employee Benefit Discount Scheme (retail discounts and cashback offers)
6. Cycle to Work Scheme
7. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free counselling, wellbeing, and advice service
8. The chance to make a real difference to the lives of young people

If you are motivated, caring, and eager to contribute to our school community, we would love to hear from you.