Higher Level Teaching Assistant / Teaching Assistant

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1EA

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  20 June 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 8 HLTA Grade 4 TA

Higher Level Teaching Assistant / Teaching Assistant job summary

The Governing Body of St. Thomas More Catholic School is seeking to appoint a highly effective, dedicated, and enthusiastic primary practitioner to join our committed staff team. We are a school that values continual learning and the development of a growth mindset among staff, pupils, and parents.

We are pleased to offer an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated and supportive team.

The successful candidate will undertake a blended role, working three days per week as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) and two days as a Teaching Assistant (TA).

In the HLTA capacity, you will support the delivery of planned learning activities, lead small group interventions, and provide whole-class cover when required. On the remaining two days, your role as a TA will involve supporting classroom teaching, assisting pupils individually or in small groups, and contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment. This structure offers a valuable opportunity to develop a broad range of skills and have a meaningful impact on pupil progress.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Holds a GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent qualification)

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Is a dedicated and professional individual who can inspire and motivate pupils

• Sets high expectations for themselves and others

• Works effectively in partnership with parents, colleagues, and the wider community

• Is committed to promoting the Catholic ethos and values of our school

• Can demonstrate excellent organisational skills and the ability to multi-task in a dynamic school environment

• Is enthusiastic, caring, and proactive in supporting pupils’ development

How to Apply

Please submit a letter of interest to Laura Houghton outlining your skills, experience, and how you would use these to support and inspire our children.

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.

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 212 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-thomas-more-catholic-primary-school-kidlington-kidlington

SUPPORT FOR PUPILS

Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities

Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and

Personal Care programmes

Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs

Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils

Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher

Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence

Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher

SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS

Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils' work.

Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals

Assist with the planning of learning activities

Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed

Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupil’s achievement, progress, problems etc.

Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour

Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers

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SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses

Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use

Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

Contribute to the overall ethos of the school

Appreciate and support the role of other professionals

Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required

Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required

Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime

Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

Working with or caring for children of relevant age

Qualifications

Essential

Good numeracy/literacy skills

Desirable

Completion of DfES Teacher Assistant Induction Programme

NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or depending on experience

First aid training/training as appropriate

Knowledge & Skills

Effective use of ICT to support learning

Use of other equipment technology photocopier

Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation

General understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies

Basic understanding of child development and learning

Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities

Ability to relate well to children and adults

Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these

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