Teaching Assistant Level 2B/Higher Level Teaching Assistant

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 3HA

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,183.00 - £27,269.00 Annually (FTE) Plus £32.654.00 to £35,235.00 (pro-rata) for HLTA hours

Teaching Assistant Level 2B/Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

At St Joseph's, part of the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust, we are committed to providing a nurturing, faith-filled environment where every child can grow academically, spiritually, and socially.

This role is temporary to cover long term absence, in which the postholder works as a Teaching Assistant Level 2B for 21.75 hours per week, and as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for 2.5 hours per week.

We are looking for a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic individual who will uphold our values of respect, kindness, and community. You will work alongside a dedicated team of staff who are passionate about creating a warm, inclusive environment for both children and staff.

As part of the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, we offer opportunities for professional growth and development. While this role is a key part of our daily school life, there are also opportunities to learn and grow within the wider Trust community, including access to professional development resources through the National College and in-house training.

If you are looking to make a difference in the lives of young people and contribute to a positive school environment rooted in Catholic values, we would love to hear from you.

Please refer to the application pack for the job description and person specification.

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:
DBS
Medical clearance
Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd June 2025 - midday
Interview date: Thursday 26th June 2025

Post Details:
Contract: Temporary cover, Term Time only
Required: As soon as possible
Teaching Assistant Level 2B
Grade: Lancashire Pay Grade 5 – scale point range 6 to 11
Salary: £25,183.00 to £27,269.00 (pro-rata)
Hours: 21.75 per week
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Grade: Lancashire Pay Grade 7B – scale point range 22 to 25
Salary: £32,654.00 to £35,235.00 (pro-rata)
Hours: 2.5 per week

Commitment to safeguarding

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:
● DBS
● Medical clearance
● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online search be carried out. For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: Up to 105 pupils
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-school-medlar-with-wesham-preston

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