Higher Level Teaching Assistant at St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SMMCPSVA/90765

Location

Wellfield Drive, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0JD

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£32,061.00 - £36,363.00 Annually (FTE)
GRADE 7, SCP 19 – 25 £32,061 - £36,363 FTE [£12,219 - £13,859 PRO-RATA]

Hours Per Week

16.25

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

Midnight, Sun 31st May, 2026

Start Date

1st September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

5th June 2026

Interview Date(s) 5th June 2026

About this Role

Permanent/ Part time 16.25 hours per week, TTO plus one week

Grade 7, SCP 19 – 25 £32,061 - £36,363 FTE [£12,219 - £13,859 Pro-Rata]

Responsible to: Headteacher

Main Location: St Mary Magdalene’s RC Primary school

Required to commence: 1^st September 2026

St Mary Magdalene’s RC Primary School are part of the Romero Catholic Academy Trust. We aim to inspire and challenge the children through our teaching and high expectations and we will also engage the children with the Big Questions of purpose and meaning of life, as created and sustained by God, throughout the curriculum. Our Catholic community involvement is an essential part of our curriculum as we come together with others to celebrate religious events, contribute to global awareness and social justice initiatives.

The Board of Directors of the Romero Catholic Academy Trust, alongside The Governors of St Mary Magdalene’s RC Primary School, are seeking to recruit a successful, highly motivated and dynamic candidate to join our team as a Higher level teaching assistant. We have a very close and supportive staff and a staff well-being programme.

If you feel you have the right skills and attributes we are looking for, then we will be delighted to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01282 436880 or enquiries@st-marymagdalenesrc.lancs.sch.uk.

If you wish to apply please do so via the Romero website Romero Catholic Academy Trust | Vacancies which will take you to My New Term our recruitment platform.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.