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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to Cover PPA Time

St Oswald's CofE Primary School, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 2YL

This job expired on 7 July 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  7 July 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,067.00 - £32,654.00 Annually (FTE) Actual £10818-£11371

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to Cover PPA Time job summary

St Oswald’s CE Primary School is part of the Diocese of Worcester Multi Academy Trust. We provide a safe, inclusive environment to enable everyone in our school community to aspire to achieve their full potential.

The Governing Body of St Oswald’s CE Primary School is seeking to appoint an outstanding, highly motivated and experienced HLTA to plan and cover PPA time across the school from September 2025. This person must be committed to raising the level of achievement for all pupils, regardless of economic background or other need.

St Oswald’s CE Primary School is a friendly, caring school. We deliver an excellent, exciting education within a happy, caring and supportive environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work with delightful children as part of a dedicated and inspired staff team.

The successful candidate will:

• be an excellent classroom practitioner with both high expectations and experience of working in EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

• be passionate about outstanding teaching and learning

• be truly committed to raising the level of achievement for all pupils by planning and delivering quality lessons as determined by the class teacher

• have excellent English and Maths skills

• be sensitive to the needs of individual learners

• be able to deliver high quality learning opportunities

• be enthusiastic and determined to make learning fun

• be able to ensure high standards of classroom management and organisation

• have the ability to deal positively with children, parents and staff

• adhere to and support whole school policies and practices

• be able to work effectively as part of a team

• be committed to the safety and well-being of all pupils

• contribute to raising standards and believe every child should have the opportunity to achieve their very best

• have excellent interpersonal, organisation, communication and time management skills

• able to support existing staff by taking on the leadership of a subject area

We can offer:

• opportunity for individualised CPD and other training

• a caring, committed, friendly and hard-working staff

• happy, well-behaved, enthusiastic and motivated pupils who are proud of their school and enjoy learning

• a supportive Governing Body

St Oswald’s Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure, two positive references, medical clearance and evidence of appropriate qualifications.

For further information, a detailed job description and application form please contact the school office on 01562 751056 or email office@st-oswalds.dowmat.education

Online applications accepted only via My New Term.

Visits to the school are actively encouraged and can be arranged by telephoning the school.

Closing date for applications: Monday 7th July 2025 at 9.00am

Shortlisting: Monday 7th July 2025

Interviews to take place on Monday 14th July 2025

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.

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About St Oswald's CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 152 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Oswald's CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-oswald-s-cofe-primary-school

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