Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Level D

St John the Baptist is a one form entry school with approximately 200 pupils on roll. We pride ourselves on our positive and inclusive, approach. We have a vacancy for a permanent HLTA Teaching Assistant Level D cover classes (when needed) or leading interventions.

We are looking for candidates who meet Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards or equivalent qualification or experience and /or recent experience of working in a primary school or nursery school. The successful candidate will be fully committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of our school. They will also:

• Be enthusiastic and passionate about supporting children’s learning
• Have excellent numeracy and literacy skills to NVQ level 2 in English and Maths
• Have some experience of working with children with special needs
• Have excellent communication skills and a calm and positive approach to behaviour management
• Be keen to work with others as part of a team
• Have excellent time-management and organisational skills

We will offer you:

• Children who are genuinely a pleasure to teach, enjoy school and work hard.
• A happy working environment with a positive and inclusive ethos.
• A strong, committed and collaborative staff team.
• Opportunities for training and further development.

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced criminal records bureau disclosure check.

Visits to the school are welcome, please telephone [phone removed] or email [email removed] to make an appointment or to obtain an application pack.

Closing date 25th September 2026. Interviews 2nd October 2026

Additional Information

Please ensure you apply with Catholic Education form, downloaded from above orCatholic Education Website

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

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This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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