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SS Peter & Paul Catholic Primary, SS Peter & Paul Catholic Primary School
Coppice Drive, Newport, TF10 7HU | 01952 386450
HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT (HLTA)
Salary: Scale 5 SCP 13–17 (£15.06–£16.08 per hour, dependent on experience)
Hours: 28 hours per week across 4 days (8.30am–4.00pm), term time only
The Governors of Our Blessed Saints Catholic Federation are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and nurturing Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join the dedicated team at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Primary School.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HLTA to work across the school, providing high-quality PPA cover from Nursery to Year 6. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning, delivering planned lessons, promoting excellent pupil progress and contributing to the continued success of our school.
Following our recent Ofsted inspection, the school was recognised for its strong culture of learning, high expectations and effective support for pupils. We are looking for a professional who shares these ambitions and can support children to achieve their full potential.
The Role
The successful candidate will:
- Provide planned PPA cover across all year groups from Nursery to Year 6.
- Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality learning activities under an agreed system of supervision.
- Monitor, assess, record and report on pupils' achievement, progress and development.
- Support pupils of all abilities, adapting learning activities to meet individual needs.
- Promote high expectations of learning, behaviour and achievement.
- Deliver aspects of the curriculum, including literacy, numeracy and early years learning.
- Support the inclusion and wellbeing of all pupils.
- Create positive and productive working relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
- Organise and manage appropriate learning environments and resources.
- Use assessment information effectively to inform next steps in learning.
- Contribute to the wider life, ethos and values of the school.
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We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Holds HLTA status or an equivalent qualification.
- Has successful experience of working across the primary age range.
- Has recent and substantial experience within EYFS and a strong understanding of child development and the EYFS Framework.
- Has knowledge of phonics, early reading and language development.
- Can confidently lead whole-class learning across Nursery to Year 6.
- Has high expectations for all pupils and a commitment to inclusion.
- Can work collaboratively as part of a team whilst also using their own initiative.
- Is reflective, proactive and committed to continuous professional development.
- Will actively support the Catholic ethos and values of the school.
We Can Offer:
- Friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils.
- A supportive and dedicated staff team.
- A welcoming Catholic school community.
- Opportunities for high-quality professional development.
- Support and collaboration through Our Lady Help of Christians Multi Academy Trust.
Visits to school are welcome, please contact the school early in September to arrange this.
SS Peter & Paul Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references and all safer recruitment requirements. We are committed to equality and diversity.
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More information about our school can be found on:
http://sspeterandpaulcatholicprimary.org.uk/
Please see the attachments below for further details about this vacancy.
To Apply:
Applications should be submitted using the Catholic Education Service (CES) Forms available to download below. Please complete and submit the following:
- CES Support Staff Application Form
- CES Recruitment Monitoring Form
- CES Consent to Obtain References Form
For advice and help completing the application, please download the CES Notes to Applicants guidance also included below.
Applications submitted by CV or by Telford and Wrekin Council’s application form cannot be accepted.
Completed applications should be emailed to a3352@telford.gov.uk or posted to the school’s address as below:
FAO: Miss C Foster, SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Coppice Drive, Newport, Shropshire TF10 7HU
Closing date for applications: Monday 14th September 2026 at 12noon
Interviews will take place: Week commencing Monday 21st September 2026
(Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and submit a CES Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Disclosure Form prior to interview)
Please see the Safeguarding Policies on the school website.
If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 2 working days of the closing date.
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