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St Peter's RC Primary School, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 4HD

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• Job start date

  3 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 July 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): 12 hours per week (2 full days). Salary: Band G £32,061 FTE £16.62 per hour. Contract: Fixed term from 01.09.26 to 31.08.27
• Contract type: Fixed term - 01.09.26 - 31.08.27
• Hourly rate: £16.62

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of St. Peter’s RC Primary School, are seeking to appoint a positive, creative and inspiring Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a September 2026 start. This post is to provide regular PPA cover for classes. We are keen to accommodate the best candidates who will make a positive impact on our school and standards. Applicants with experience are encouraged to apply, although newly qualified candidates with aptitude and competence will be considered.

The successful candidate will:

• Be happy to support the Catholic ethos of our school
• Be committed to creating challenge, excitement, creativity and independence in learning
• Be dedicated to raising standards and be a good role model
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills
• Be dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive nature
• Be able to work as part of a team and establish positive relationships with pupils, parents, governors and staff
• Have a reflective and evaluative approach to their practice

What the school offers its staff

For application details, please click on the link:- https://www.st-petersrc.plymouth.sch.uk/vacancies

We offer:

• A welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos
• Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn
• A supportive staff team who genuinely want the best for our pupils
• A commitment to your own professional development

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Peter's RC Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 75 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Peter's RC Primary School website
• Email address: stpeters@plymouthcast.com
• Phone number: 01752 217010
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-peter-s-rc-primary-school-pl5-4hd

Arranging a visit to St Peter's RC Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email stpeters@plymouthcast.com.

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