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Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Knowsley Schools


Job Location:

Lancashire - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 24910 - 26306
Posted: 25 October 2026 (10 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 22 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Permanent

Pay Band H / SCP 23-25( pro rata per annum)

(Actual Salaryper annum )

28.5 hours per week /46 weeks per year (term time plus workback element)

To commence: As soon as possible

The governors of St Laurences Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning in our school.

The successful candidate will have high expectations of pupils be highly committed enthusiastic and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

The School can offer a warm welcoming and friendly working environment with a highly supportive team.

Candidates must:

  • Be committed to working within the successful team ethos of St Laurences Catholic Primary School.
  • Be committed enthusiastic patient and show great initiative.
  • Have an understanding of/experience of working with primary children.
  • Be able to work well as part of a team and make a positive contribution to school life.
  • Have an understanding of The National Curriculum
  • Have competent skills in both English and Maths.
  • Have completed the NVQ/NCFE Level 4 Teaching Assistants Course (or equivalent GCSE grades or higher)
  • Have experience of working within all phases across the school
  • Have experience and understanding of SEND needs
  • Have experience of working with 1:1 or small groups of children
  • Be able to work in all phases of the school
  • Have experience with end of Year Statutory assessments

By engaging in this recruitment process shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2025

Closing date: Friday 6November 2026

Shortlisting/Interviews: Week commencing Monday 9November 2026

How to apply

The successful candidate will be expected to sign the CES contract. A CES job application form can be downloaded from CES website .

Application forms job specification and person specification about the post can be obtained from Mrs OConnell School Business Manager. Telephone 0 or via E-mail: .

Completed application forms should be returned to the above address or forwarded to the following email account:

Please note we do not accept CVs or written application forms.


Required Experience:

Junior IC


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