Higher Level Teaching Assistant

St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5FN

15 days remaining to apply

Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
10 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 June 2026

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary: £22,419.00 Annually (Actual)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Place of work: St Matthews CofE Primary & Nursery Academy, Peregrine Rd, Derriford, Plymouth, PL65FN

Contract Term: Fixed Term until 31st August 2027

Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Salary: GradeSC5 NJC 12 - 17 actual starting salary £22,419 (FTE £29,541)

Term Time only: 39 weeks per annum

Annual Leave: Taken outside of term time and paid pro-rata throughout the year (no annual leave to be taken during term time)

Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme

Closing date: 12pm on Friday 10th July 2026

Interview date: Thursday 16th July 2026

Start date: September 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team at St Matthew’s CofE Primary School and Nursery.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead high-quality learning across the school, providing teachers with their PPA time while delivering engaging lessons, including PE, to pupils from Reception through to Year 6.

We are looking for an individual who demonstrates excellent classroom practice, maintains high expectations for all pupils, and has the confidence and flexibility to teach across a range of subjects and age groups. The successful candidate will be adaptable, organised and passionate about helping children achieve their full potential, while contributing positively to the wider life of the school.

St Matthew’s is a truly wonderful place to work, we are modern, spacious and well equipped, with children that are an absolute delight and an incredibly supportive community. Our staff team is one that is genuinely committed to leaving no stone unturned in order to fulfil our vision that: ‘Each and every child is able to let their light shine’. You will be joining a highly effective team with a strong and very supportive team of leaders across the school. The school is part of the St Christopher’s Trust - a family of 21 Church and Community Schools spanning three local authorities and providing a rich network of collaboration.

The successful applicant will be approachable, enthusiastic and patient, with strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. You will have experience of working across the primary curriculum and hold HLTA status, or possess an equivalent qualification or relevant experience.

Applications need to be completed by 12pm on Friday 10th July 2026. Provisional interview date is Thursday 16th July 2026.

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

Our commitment to EDI

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.