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Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Peterborough
Location: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Peterborough
Salary:
- FTE: £28,598–£31,022 per annum
- Part-time (12 hours/week): £7,949–£8,775 pro rata per annum
- Points: 12:17 of the Support Staff Scale, Covering Point A.
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part-Time (12 hours per week)
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary is a welcoming and inclusive community where every child grows academically, socially, and emotionally. Located in Swaffham (Peterborough), we serve families from the local area, fostering belonging, respect, and partnership.
We deliver a high-quality, engaging curriculum that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning—equipping all pupils to reach their full potential. Our school operates with high expectations, exceptional teaching, and a supportive, caring environment.
Our core values—compassion, integrity, and responsibility—shape every experience. Through reflection and personal development, our pupils build confidence and resilience, preparing them to be positive contributors to society.
Strong parent, family, and community relationships are central to our success. Our team of dedicated, reflective professionals works collaboratively, ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and inspired.
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By joining Sacred Heart, you will become part of a passionate team driven by the mission to support children’s flourishing today and in the future.
The Role
We are seeking a hard-working and enthusiastic candidate with high standards, confident verbal and written communication, and the ability to interact effectively with pupils, parents, and staff.
As a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), you will:
General Responsibilities
- Work under the guidance of teachers or senior staff, teaching lessons to pupils while simultaneously planning, delivering, and evaluating learning.
- Provide learning support through teaching responsibilities, assessment, and pastoral care.
Specific Responsibilities
- Teach classes under the specific guidance of the class teacher.
- Provide pupil feedback on progress and achievement, aligning with teacher directives.
- Assist in learning planning, ensuring lessons meet curriculum objectives.
- Maintain a supportive, orderly learning environment, aligned with lesson plans, and manage the display of pupils’ work.
- Work closely with teachers to design and deliver support strategies, helping pupils achieve learning goals.
- Monitor and record pupils’ progress and achievement, providing detailed feedback to teachers on challenges and successes.
- Promote positive behaviour—handling conflicts and following established policies while encouraging self-responsibility.
- Organise and maintain resources, ensuring pupils have access to necessary materials, including ICT support.
- Uphold policies on child protection, health, safety, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting concerns to the appropriate senior member of staff.
- Ensure inclusivity, supporting difference and accessibility so all pupils have equal opportunities for learning and development.
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Interview Date: To be confirmed (apply as soon as possible).
If you thrive in a collaborative, values-driven school environment and believe you could make a meaningful impact on children’s learning, please apply to Sapientia Education Trust.
All candidates will undergo safeguarding checks before proceeding to interview.
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