Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4LF

9 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  14 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £10,165.00 - £11,205.00 Annually (Actual) Band 4, SCP 11 - 17

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference?

At St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy, we are seeking a talented HLTA who is passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential. This is an exciting opportunity to become a valued member of our school community, working alongside dedicated colleagues to deliver outstanding learning experiences and help every child flourish.

This varied and rewarding role will see you supporting teaching and learning across the school through class cover, delivering high-quality lessons from teacher-planned work, leading PE lessons and running two after-school sports clubs. You'll play a key role in helping pupils develop not only academically, but also socially, emotionally and physically.

Whether you're leading a lesson, delivering targeted interventions, encouraging confidence in a reluctant learner or celebrating a child's success, you'll help create the positive and nurturing environment that makes St Thomas such a special place to learn and work.

About the Role

Working in partnership with our teaching staff, you will:

• Deliver engaging learning experiences that help pupils achieve their best.
• Provide class cover across the school using teacher-prepared plans.
• Lead PE lessons and promote healthy, active lifestyles.
• Deliver interventions that support progress and raise attainment.
• Encourage pupils' confidence, independence and wellbeing.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Support children with a range of learning, behavioural and emotional needs.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Has experience supporting children's learning within a school environment.
• Can inspire, motivate and engage pupils of all abilities.
• Is confident leading learning and taking initiative when required.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Shares our commitment to ensuring every child feels valued, supported and able to succeed.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who brings energy, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for helping children flourish.

Why Join St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy?

St Thomas is a happy, welcoming and caring primary school in the heart of Ilkeston. Guided by our mission statement, "We serve God when we work and play together," we provide a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their very best.

Our Gospel values of Love, Respect, Forgiveness, Honesty and Friendship are at the heart of everything we do, creating a strong sense of community for pupils, staff and families alike.

You'll be joining a dedicated, supportive team that is committed to providing exceptional opportunities for children while fostering a positive and rewarding working environment for staff.

Part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust

As part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, you'll benefit from being part of a family of schools committed to educational excellence and professional development.

Our benefits include:

• Outstanding professional development and CPD opportunities.
• Genuine career progression across our family of academies.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Nationally agreed terms and conditions.
• The opportunity to work within a values-led organisation where children are at the heart of every decision.

Join Our School Family

If you're ready to inspire young learners, develop your own career and be part of a supportive and ambitious school community, we would love to hear from you.

Come and help us ensure every child thrives, achieves and flourishes.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 225 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-thomas-catholic-voluntary-academy

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