The Governors of our friendly and successful school are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to help us achieve our aims of getting the best from all our children in their learning and personal development. This role would be suitable for a candidate who enjoys working with groups of children with specific learning needs.

The hours of work will be 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday with a 30 minute break.

The HLTA role will support teachers by covering all classes as needed  and deliver interventions. The HLTA will be directed by a senior leader in their daily timetable, and will be expected to deliver teachers’ planning when covering classes across the school or support other classes and groups across the school.

The successful candidate will be flexible, resilient, a team player, have high expectations of children, themselves and other staff. Above all of this they would be expected to provide outstanding pastoral care of our children.

You will:

• have experience of working with children in an educational setting;

• have awareness of SEND needs and how these needs can impact children's learning;

• have completed TA qualifications to at least Level 3 or equivalent;  

• have strong positive behaviour management strategies;

• work with children who have specific SEND needs;

• support the ethos of the school;

• be enthusiastic and reflective;

• be skilled at building excellent relationships with children, parents and staff; 

• be an excellent communicator;

• have proven experience and impact when teaching groups of children in schools.

We offer: 

• children who have a positive approach to learning;

• a friendly, welcoming and supportive staff who work well as a team;

• a warm and welcoming community beyond the school staff;

• challenge and opportunity;

• an environment where children flourish;

• a commitment to your professional development

A visit to the school is warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please email susan.solly@cccpschool.com. Application forms, job description and person specification are available on the school website www.cccpschool.co.uk or you can request an application pack from the school office. We regret to advise that CV’s are not accepted as a form of application.

The closing date for applications is midday Monday 20th October 2025

Please email your application to susan.solly@cccpschool.com or send to the above address.

Interviews: Wednesday 22nd October 2025

Corpus Christi 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. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS.

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.