Teaching Assistant (Level 4) - HLTA

St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 4BT

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £28,598 - £30,024 pro rata (actual salary: £15,026 - £15,775)

Teaching Assistant (Level 4) - HLTA job summary

Required: As soon as possible

Salary: £28,598 - £30,024 pro rata (actual salary: £15,026 - £15,775) 

Hours: 22.5 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 1 week

Contract Type: Permanent 

Location: St George’s Catholic Primary School, 1 Winterscale Street, Fishergate, York, YO10 4BT

St George’s is a joyful, family-friendly Roman Catholic primary school in the heart of York. Rooted in the values of Kindness, Curiosity and Courage, we are dedicated to helping every child “be the best that they can be – together.” With exceptional outdoor spaces, a nurturing atmosphere, and a strong sense of community, our school is a calm and creative oasis for learning.

Catholic schools are welcoming places to pupils and members of staff from all faiths and none. More than a quarter of a million pupils and almost half of teachers in Catholic schools are not of the Catholic Faith.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented HLTA to work 22.5 hours per week who has the vision and drive to make a significant impact across the school and is committed to making a difference to the lives of children. The successful applicant will be responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups of pupils and PPA cover including delivering lessons to pupils across school.

St George’s Catholic Primary School is part of Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK. 

The ideal candidate will:

Plan and deliver high quality learning activities for individuals/groups or for whole classes, monitoring and assessing, recording and reporting on pupils’ achievement, progress and development

Be highly motivated with a commitment to securing the best outcomes for all children

Be nurturing, reliable and committed to inclusive education.

Share our passion for helping every child reach their full potential.

Be actively involved in all aspects of school life.

Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support pupils with different needs and abilities

Embrace the values and Catholic ethos of our school (you do not need to be Catholic to apply).

We can offer:

Enthusiastic children who are curious, independent learners

Excellent personal and professional development opportunities

An experienced and talented team of staff with a supportive Governing Body and wider School / Church community

The opportunity to be involved in the wider life of our Trust

If you would like to arrange a visit or require any further information, please contact the school office at enquiries@stgeorges.npcat.org.uk 

 Closing date: Friday 16th October 2026, 9am

Interview date: Week commencing 19th October 2026

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

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

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 204 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-george-s-catholic-primary-school-a-catholic-voluntary-academy-york

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