Higher Level Teaching Assistant

St Helen's Catholic Primary School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 9DL

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 31.25 hours per work, across Mon to Fri
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £22,819 to £24,916

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governing Body of Corpus Christi Federation wishes to appoint an excellent practitioner to join our dedicated team. We need an outstanding HLTA who will be responsible for preparing (within the framework set by the teacher) and delivering high quality learning activities for whole classes to cover for PPA and other planned release across school. The role will include monitoring pupils; assessing, recording and reporting on their achievement, progress and development as agreed with teachers.

We require an adaptable, experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated HLTA with good literacy and numeracy skills to play a leading role in the development of our children. Good communication skills are essential for this post, as is a willingness to work flexibly, alongside a range of children and adults. You will be a committed, enthusiastic team member who is positive at all times.

Do you want to work in a Catholic school with amazing children and staff?

Do you want to be part of a wider Federation that is improving each year?

Do you want to help shape what happens in our school and be part of something special?

Are you passionate about children’s learning and enjoy seeing children succeed?

If you are answering yes to the questions above and feel you have the appropriate skills, experience

and commitment - then we would very much like to meet you!

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer you:

v Enthusiastic and motivated children and staff with dedicated Senior Leaders and Governors

v The strength of the 3 schools to develop and share expertise

v The opportunity to play a vital role in the future development of improving our schools, as we strive to be outstanding

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

The Governors of Corpus Christi Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers.
The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a children’s barred list check.
Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure.
An online search check will be carried out in line with the federation Safer Recruitment Policy.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

HLTA JD & PS.pdf - 861 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Helen's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 119 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Helen's Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: StHelens@federationcc.org.uk
• Phone number: 01226742172
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-helen-s-catholic-primary-school-barnsley

Arranging a visit to St Helen's Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email StHelens@federationcc.org.uk.

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