Level Teaching Assistant

Overview

We are recruiting for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Required for an Immediate Start

Salary:
Grade 7 SCP 18 - SCP 23 (£31,537.00 - £34,470.00) (FTE-AYR) - To be pro rata

4 days, 28 hours per week, 39 weeks (TTO + Training Days)

St George’s Catholic Primary School is an outstanding, happy, successful and well-respected primary school which is part of the Emmaus Catholic MAC. The school has an excellent reputation as well as enjoying a strong partnership with the parish community.

• The Local Governing Body is seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, 4 days a week.
• The candidate should be passionate about teaching and learning and have high expectations of pupil achievement and well-being.
• Support the delivery of day-to-day HLTA activities and contribute to raising children’s achievements and involvement in the wider life of the school.

Putting our children and young people first, always. “Excellent Catholic education for all, in the heart of our communities: nourishing faith, nurturing talent and fostering aspiration”

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering our school vision by supporting day-to-day HLTA activities. Our teachers and support staff are talented, professional, supportive, caring and ambitious to achieve success.

We welcome applications from both Catholics and non-Catholics but expect all employees to support the Catholic ethos and values of the school. If you meet the requirements of the job description and person specification and feel that you could make a positive difference to our services, we look forward to your application.

A full application pack is available from our website or by contacting the school office:

Phone –
Online
- Email –

We warmly welcome visits to the school. For specific questions about the role and/or to request a visit, please contact the school office.

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th February 2026 @12:00 noon (we may bring forward the Final date to receive applications, depending on volume of applicants, therefore please apply ASAP)

Interview Date: 9th February 2026

Emmaus Catholic MAC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools should consider carrying out online searches as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an online check and if there is anything concerning, the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or during the interview.

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Attached documents

HLTA

Emmaus - JD and Person Spec - Higher Level TA.pdf