Higher Level Teaching Assistant / Teaching Assistant
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1EAThis job expired on 20 June 2025 – see similar jobs
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)
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Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Is a dedicated and professional individual who can inspire and motivate pupils
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Sets high expectations for themselves and others
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Works effectively in partnership with parents, colleagues, and the wider community
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Is committed to promoting the Catholic ethos and values of our school
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Can demonstrate excellent organisational skills and the ability to multi-task in a dynamic school environment
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Is enthusiastic, caring, and proactive in supporting pupils’ development
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.
Further information about the job
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.
About St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 230 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
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
Photocopying
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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