Post Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Responsible to: Headteacher
Location: St Gregory’s RC Primary School
Salary: Grade 6 scp19-24 Actual Salary £24,437-£26,991 (£32,061-£35,412 FTE)
Term of Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Term Time Only + 5 days
Hours per week: 32.5 hours (8:30-3:30 daily)
Start date: 1st September 2026
Closing date: Sunday 7th June 2026
St Gregory’s RC Primary School is currently seeking a HLTA. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi‑academy trust.
The post‑holder will be required to lead our internal SEND provision under the direction of the SENDCo. Our provision currently supports a number of pupils, enabling them to access high quality teaching alongside carefully planned inclusion. You will work closely with the SENDCo, class teachers, support staff, families and external professionals to ensure each pupil achieves their full potential.
Our Mission
Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.
Our Values
One of Hope
Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa, are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.
One of Courage
As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.
One of Innovation
St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.
We are seeking an individual who:
- Has a proven track record of working with children with a wide range of educational needs.
- Is passionate about learning and able to demonstrate a commitment to the aims, purpose and ethos of our diverse school.
- Will be an effective communicator with all members of the school community.
- Will be responsible for planning learning opportunities for children within our internal provision with the support of our SENDCo.
- Has a strong understanding of SEND and inclusive practices.
- Has experience of working within EHCPs and multi‑agency working.
- Has knowledge of specific interventions or approaches (e.g. Attention Autism).
- Is flexible in their approach, open to new ideas and a team player.
- Has effective behaviour management skills and an understanding of trauma informed approaches.
We can offer:
- A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
- Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
- A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
- Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
- A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
- A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
- A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
- Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
- Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
- Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)
The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio‑economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS’s Code of Practice. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self‑disclosure of cautions and convictions.
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