St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy

Part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust 

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Key Duties / Responsibilities

1.     Plan, prepare and deliver specified learning activities to individuals, small groups and/or classes modifying and adapting activities as necessary under the direction and supervision of a teacher

2.     Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment

3.     Liaise with staff and other relevant professionals and provide information about pupils as appropriate

4.     Use teaching and learning objectives to plan, evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate within agreed systems of supervision

5.     Assess the needs of pupils and use knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils’ learning

6.     Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate

7.     Teaching Assistants at this level are expected to undertake at least one of the following:

8.     Provide specialist support to pupils with learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory or physical difficulties

9.     Provide specialist support to pupils where English is not their first language

10.   Provide specialist support to gifted and talented pupils

11.   Provide specialist support to all pupils in a particular learning area (e.g. ICT, literacy, numeracy, National Curriculum subject).

12.   Develop and implement Individual Development Plans for pupils (such as Individual Educational Plans), including attendance at, and contribution to, reviews

13.   Support the role of parents / carers in pupils’ learning and contribute to meetings with parents / carers to provide constructive feedback on pupil progress/achievement etc

14.   Contribute to the development of policies and procedures

15.   Provide short- term cover supervision of classes and PPA cover as required.

16.   Supervise the work and development of other classroom support staff

17.   Be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and control of stocks of materials and resources

18.   Liaise with external agencies on a regular basis

19.   Provide pastoral care to pupils for example as head of year or tutor group

20.   Be responsible for pupils who are not working to the normal timetable

21.   Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence

22.   Invigilate exams and tests

At St. Maria Goretti we can offer:-

·         A happy, caring school with a strong Catholic ethos.

·         A supportive Academy Committee and Senior Leadership Team who are 

committed to maintaining high standards.

·         Children who love coming to school, are engaged in their learning and have

excellent behaviour.

Interested applicants are warmly welcomed to visit the school, by prior arrangement. Please contact the Office Manager Mrs Laura Ikins to arrange visits on 01782 254834

Please apply via My New Term

Closing date: 17^th April 2026

Interviews: W/C 20^th April 2026

DBS

St Maria Goretti is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the Criminal Records Bureau.

Asylum and Immigration

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at: www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers/