Level Teaching Assistant

About the School

St Kentigern’s is a happy and successful Catholic primary school with a strong, caring Catholic ethos in the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the Diocese of Lancaster. The whole school team is dedicated to achieving the full potential of all its children.

The Higher Level Teaching Assistant will work with teachers to organise and support teaching and learning activities for classes. The primary focus is to cover PPA time, and to carry out specified work with individuals, groups and whole classes under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher.

Work with teachers to organise and support teaching and learning activities for classes.

Cover PPA time and carry out specified work with individuals, groups and whole classes under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher.

Contribute fully as an integral part of the St Kentigern’s team in a one‑form entry Catholic Primary school.

St Kentigern’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced disclosure from DBS.

Post requirements:

• DBS
• Medical clearance
• Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number
• Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children
• A member of the interview panel trained in implementing Child Protection procedures
• In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online search carried out
• For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks carried out
• For leadership positions, section 128 checks performed

Grade: NJC pay Grade E - scale point range 12 to 17

Salary: £28,598.00 to £31,022.00 (pro rata, pay award pending)

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only plus 5 inset days

Hours: 30 per week

Start date: 1st September 2026

You do not need to be Catholic to apply for this role, we welcome applicants from every background.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 9th June 2026 - midday

Shortlisting date: Tuesday 9th June 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 16th June 2026