Higher Level Teaching Assistant – St Joseph & St Teresa Primary School

Actual salary £19,050 - £21,357 for part-time, term-time working

23hours 10minutes per week, Monday – Friday

Start Date: 3rd September 2026

2-year fixed term contract ending 31st August 2028

Behind every confident learner is an adult who believed in them first – someone who knows when to encourage, when to challenge, and can keep the lesson running smoothly even when the teacher’s juggling ten things at once.

At St Joseph & St Teresa Primary School, being a Higher Level Teaching Assistant means much more than supporting lessons. It means inspiring curiosity, nurturing independence, and helping shape a classroom where children feel safe to question, explore, persevere – and enjoy the joyful surprises that learning brings.

St Joseph and St Teresa is a warm, welcoming and ambitious school rooted in our Catholic values. We are proud of our caring community, where children are encouraged to “shine their light” as confident learners, thoughtful friends, and respectful members of our school family.

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic HLTA who is ready to make a real difference and play a key role in supporting teaching, leading learning, and helping our pupils flourish.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom role model with high expectations for every child
• Has NVQ Level 3 or at least equivalent qualification in working with children
• Can confidently lead learning for individuals, groups and whole classes
• Brings lessons to life with enthusiasm, creativity and curiosity
• Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Believes every child deserves to feel valued, challenged and supported
• Shows initiative, flexibility and a commitment to professional growth
• Enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to wider school life
• Understands that great support blends patience, warmth and clear boundaries

At our school, you will find:

• Children who are eager to learn, kind-hearted and full of potential
• A supportive, collaborative and friendly staff team
• A school where wellbeing, trust and professional development are genuinely valued
• Opportunities to grow your expertise and develop your HLTA practice
• A strong sense of community where every member is known, appreciated and encouraged

St Joseph & St Teresa Primary School is proud to be part of The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, offering excellent professional development and collaboration across a family of schools across the South West.

If you are an HLTA who believes that the little moments matter – the quiet encouragements, the shared celebrations, and the relationships that spark confidence and character – we would truly love to hear from you.

We welcome and encourage visits from prospective applicants. Please contact our School Office Team on 01749 67879 or send an email to office@sjt.thedcet.com to arrange a visit.   For more information about our application process, please contact recruitment@thedcet.com.

Closing date:  9am, Monday  22nd June 2026

Interview date: Monday 29th June 2026

Please note applications will be reviewed on receipt and we may close the role early. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer. 

If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.