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St Cuthbert's RC High School; Buersil Head; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive Local Governing Body andSTA

Safeguarding procedures

Valued and respected environment

Supportive colleagues and governors

Dedicated and inspirational team

Personalised CPD

Happy and welcoming environment

STOCCAT group opportunities

LGPS employer contribution

Recognition of continuous service

Job summary

St Cuthberts Roman Catholic High School is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work with teachers to plan and deliver learning activities, supporting pupils and staff across the school. The post includes specialist support, whole-class cover, and supervision of other teaching assistants within a specialist area.

The successful candidate will contribute to lesson planning, assessment, and differentiation, and participate in ongoing professional development within a supportive,

Qualifications

• Experience delivering lessons in area of expertise to individuals, groups and whole classes under supervision.
• Experience planning, delivering and evaluating teaching and learning activities.
• Experience differentiating activities and developing resources for learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate teaching and learning activities to enable access to learning.
• Deliver whole-class teaching cover during teacher’s PPA time.
• Mentor and train other teaching assistants and supervise learning activities.

Skills

Lesson delivery

Planning and evaluating learning

Differentiation and resources

Team collaboration

Curriculum knowledge

Job description

Post Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Responsible to: Headteacher

Location: St Cuthberts Roman Catholic High School

Salary: Grade 6 scp 19 24 Actual Salary £28,739 - £31,743 (£33,119- £36,581 FTE)

Term of Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Term Time Only + 5 days

Hours per week: Full Time, 37 hours per week

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: 15th November 2026

St Cuthberts Roman Catholic High School are currently seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

The postholder will work collaboratively with teachers in planning and delivering teaching and learning activities to enable access to learning, in addition to undertaking the core duties of supporting teachers, students and the school. Complimenting the work of teachers, with responsibility for teaching and learning activities which may include planning, preparing and delivering specialist support to individual pupils, groups and/or leading learning activities within an area of specialism. Delivering whole class teaching cover, for example during teacher’s PPA time. To be responsible for the management and development of a specialist area within the school and/or supervision of other teaching assistants, including allocating and monitoring work, mentoring and training.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values - One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We are seeking an individual who has:

• Experience in delivering lessons in your area of expertise to individuals, groups and whole classes under supervision
• Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating teaching and learning activities effectively
• Experience of differentiating activities and preparing and developing resources to meet learning needs and contributing to Individual Education Plans
• Experience of working effectively within a team environment and building effective working relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Understanding and working knowledge of national curriculum and other learning programmes (within specified age range/subject area) e.g. knowledge of core subject areas etc

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

Application:

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Shortlisting date: WC 16th November 2026

Interview date: TBC

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