Higher Level Teaching Assistant - St Luke's Catholic Primary School

St Luke's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, part of Our Lady Help of Christians CAT; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

St Luke's Catholic Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. The HLTA will support learning across the primary phase, lead learning activities, deliver lessons and provide targeted pupil support while working closely with teachers and staff.

We offer a friendly, inclusive environment with strong leadership, opportunities for professional development and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience as HLTA or TA in a primary school setting.
• Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead learning activities and deliver lessons for pupils.
• Provide targeted support to individuals and groups across the primary phase.
• Support teachers in planning, assessment and management of learning.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and safeguarding-focused classroom.

Skills

HLTA experience

Primary school

Communication

Education

Level 4 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - St Luke's Catholic Primary School

Salary: NJC Scale 5, Pt 13-17 between £30,023.00 and £32,046.00 per annum, pro rata.

(Actual salary between £25,237.00 and £26,940.00 approx.)

Contract: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only.

Required on: 5th January 2026

Closing date for applications: 12pm on 18th November 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and dedicated individual who is passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting teaching and learning across the school, working closely with teachers and other members of our dedicated team.

As a HLTA, there will be the opportunity to lead learning activities, deliver lessons and provide targeted support to pupils, helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working as a Teaching Assistant or HLTA within a primary school setting.
• Holds a relevant Level 4 qualification or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Has high expectations of themselves and the children they work with.
• Is confident supporting and leading learning across the primary phase - Reception to Year 6.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is patient, caring and committed to helping every child succeed.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Is enthusiastic, reliable and willing to contribute to the wider life of our school.
• Has a reliable, flexible and good-humoured nature

Please see the attached Job Description for further details.

In return we can offer you:

• Friendly pupils and staff.
• A happy, warm and welcoming environment.
• A supportive team who are committed to raising standards.
• A committed Governing Body.
• Excellent leadership support from the school Senior Leadership Team.
• Opportunities for professional development.

St Luke's Catholic Primary school is a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Academy Trust and part of Our Blessed Saints Federation together with Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Newport, Shropshire. The partnership benefits from the sharing of experience and expertise across the Trust.

Further details about our school can be found on our website on:

https://www.stlukescatholicprimary.org.uk/

We welcome visits to our school, please call the school office on 01952 388222 or e-mail us on [e-mail] to arrange an appointment or to discuss the post further with Miss L Evans, Headteacher.

Our school is committed to safeguarding children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please see the safeguarding polices on the school's website. We are committed to equality and diversity.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of English spoken fluently.

Candidates who are short-listed for interview will be contacted (by telephone or e-mail). If you have not heard from the school within two weeks of the closing date you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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