Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Permanent

 Pay Band H / SCP 23-25(£35,570-£37,563 pro rata, per annum)

(Actual Salary - £24,910 - £26,306 per annum )        

28.5 hours per week /46 weeks per year (term time plus workback element)

 To commence: As soon as possible

The governors of St Laurence’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning in our school.

The successful candidate will have high expectations of pupils, be highly committed, enthusiastic and able to work independently as well as part of a team. 

The School can offer a warm, welcoming and friendly working environment with a highly supportive team.

Candidates must:

• Be committed to working within the successful 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.
• Be 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. 
• Have completed the NVQ/NCFE Level 4 Teaching Assistants Course (or equivalent GCSE grades or higher)
• Have experience of working within all phases across the school
• Have experience and understanding of SEND needs
• Have experience of working with 1:1 or small groups of children
• Be able to work in all phases of the school
• Have experience with end of Year Statutory assessments

‘By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2025’

Closing date:  Friday, 6 November 2026

Shortlisting/Interviews:  Week commencing Monday, 9 November 2026