Higher-Level Teaching Assistant

Sacred Heart require a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant for Immediate Start or ASAP

Contract Type: Permanent Term Time + 2 days, working 30 hours per week.

The successful candidate will be based at Sacred Heart but on a federation contract.

Salary: Grade 6; £31,537 to £34,434 FTE (actual salary £21,907 to £23,919)

The Governing Body of Corpus Christi Federation wishes to appoint an excellent practitioner to join our dedicated team. We need an outstanding HLTA who will be responsible for preparing (within the framework set by the teacher) and delivering high quality learning activities for whole classes to cover for PPA and other planned release across school. The role will include monitoring pupils; assessing, recording and reporting on their achievement, progress and development as agreed with teachers.

We require an adaptable, experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated HLTA with good literacy and numeracy skills to play a leading role in the development of our children. Good communication skills are essential for this post, as is a willingness to work flexibly, at different sites, alongside a range of children and adults. You will be a committed, enthusiastic team member who is positive at all times.

In return we can offer you:

v Enthusiastic and motivated children and staff with dedicated Senior Leaders and Governors

v The strength of the 3 schools to develop and share expertise

v The opportunity to play a vital role in the future development of improving our schools, as we strive to be outstanding

Application forms and further details are available from our website www.federationcc.org.uk

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. We are very excited to meet you and share further details about what the role will involve and how this position will work across the 3 schools.

Please contact 01709 892385 or e-mail us at sacredheart@federationcc.org.uk to arrange a visit with Mrs Tordoff, the Head of School.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 9th Sept 2026, 12.00 noon

Interviews will be held: Week Beginning 14th Sept 2026

NOTE: References will be requested for all candidates invited to interview

The Federation rigorously follows safeguarding procedures for recruitment. The offer of a post will be conditional upon a successful enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks. Shortlisted candidates will also be subject to online searches as part of due- diligence checks as per the latest KCSiE guidance.

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