Primary HLTA — Term-Time, 28.5h/wk

Knowsley Libraries; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

St Laurence’s Catholic Primary School in Nottingham is seeking a suitably qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning during a temporary term-time period. The role is 28.5 hours per week across 46 weeks per year, commencing 2 November 2026 and ending 31 March 2027.

The successful candidate will have high expectations of pupils, be committed, enthusiastic and able to work both independently and as part of a team, with experience of primary education and the National

Qualifications

• Be committed to the 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

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in the school.
• Work independently as well as part of a team.

Skills

Primary education experience

NVQ/NCFE Level 4

English & Maths

SEND experience

1:1 or Small Groups

Team player

End of Year Assessments

Education

NVQ/NCFE Level 4 Teaching Assistant Course

Equivalent GCSE grades or higher

Job description

St Laurence’s Catholic Primary School in Nottingham is seeking a suitably qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning during a temporary term-time period. The role is 28.5 hours per week across 46 weeks per year, commencing 2 November 2026 and ending 31 March 2027.

The successful candidate will have high expectations of pupils, be committed, enthusiastic and able to work both independently and as part of a team, with experience of primary education and the National