Higher Level Teaching Assistant – St Louis Catholic Primary School

Salary: £32,061 full-time equivalent, actual salary for part-time, term-time working £17,512

27.08 hours per week (8.45am - 3.15pm, Monday – Friday)

Fixed term contract ending 31st August 2027

‘This is a happy and welcoming school. Pupils are helpful and kind. They live out the school mission ‘to love, wonder and achieve together’…Pupils enjoy school. They feel it is an exciting place to attend. Pupils support each other and work well together.’ Ofsted, 2025

At St Louis Catholic Primary School, being a Higher Level Teaching Assistant means much more than supporting lessons. Our mission — Love, Wonder and Achieve Together — is at the heart of all we do. Guided by our Gospel values of love, respect, curiosity, resilience, forgiveness, and stewardship, we strive to nurture curious minds, compassionate hearts, and confident learners who make a positive difference in their world.

Our staff are dedicated, supportive and passionate, working hand-in-hand with families and the wider community to ensure every child is supported to flourish.

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 thrive.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom role model with high expectations for every child
• 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 St Louis, 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 Louis Catholic 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.

If you are interested in the role and this opportunity, we would love for you to come and visit and experience our school for yourself. Please contact Julie Probert via email: office@sl.thedcet.com or call 01373 463728 to arrange an appointment.  

Closing date:  9am, 20th April 2026

Interview date: TBC

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.