Teaching Assistant

About This Role

This school-based Teaching Assistant role supports high-quality learning, development, and care for pupils in Key Stage 2. The position offers the added option to undertake HLTA hours delivering PPA, contributing to a warm, inclusive, and nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support children within Key Stage 2
• Provide lunchtime hall and playground support from 8:45 AM to 3:30 PM
• Deliver HLTA / PPA hours, subject to qualifications and experience
• Undertake activities to support the personal, social, and emotional needs of the children
• Plan and implement the curriculum alongside the class teacher
• Engage in the wider aspects of school life
• Be committed to supporting the school's Catholic ethos and values

Requirements

• English and Maths Grade A* - C at GCSE or O Levels / CSE (equivalent to A* - C GCSE)
• NVQ Level 2 or above qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience of working with children and ability to relate well to children
• Experience of leading teaching and learning throughout KS2
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Ability to relate well to parents/carers
• Ability to supervise and assist pupils
• Organizational skills
• Knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities
• Experience of working in KS2
• Enthusiastic teaching assistant with a proven track record of work in a primary school setting and with KS2 experience
• Motivated, patient, caring, and considerate, committed to children's well-being
• Excellent communication skills, flexible and proactive in approach
• Enjoys contributing to a collaborative team
• Able to build warm, nurturing relationships with children and have high expectations of learning, achievement, progress, and behavior
• Knowledge of the KS2 curriculum

Nice to have:

• Pediatric First Aid certificate
• Teaching Assistant or HLTA Qualification

Important Details

• Contract: Fixed Term Contract, until 20th July 2027
• Schedule: 31.25 hours a week, term time only
• Application deadline: 6 November 2026, 12 noon

Application Process

• Complete the application form attached (CVs are not accepted)

About the Company

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School & Nursery is a primary school with 162 children on roll.