At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teaching and learning in KS1/KS2 classrooms and deliver engaging lessons.
- Company: St. Andrew’s School, a friendly and supportive educational environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free lunches, professional development, and discounted fees for your children.
- Other info: Small class sizes and excellent support from staff and leadership.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team dedicated to inspiring young learners and making a real difference.
- Qualifications: HLTA Level 4 qualification and a love for teaching.
St. Andrew’s School has the following vacancy to start in September 2026 for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (35 hours per week – term time only) with an actual salary of £22,984.54.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and inspirational Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to join our existing team of four Higher Level Teaching Assistants at St. Andrew's School from September 2026. This is a permanent, term time only position, working 35 hours per week.
We are seeking a qualified (HLTA Level 4 qualification) Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team. This unique position has two parts to it:
- The first part of the role involves working as a Teaching Assistant within a KS1/KS2 classroom, supporting teaching and learning and delivering weekly small group English and Maths intervention sessions.
- The second part of the role involves delivering some whole class teaching in a non-core subject and providing cover for any teacher absence.
If you are passionate about teaching and learning and would like to join a friendly team who are dedicated to providing a stimulating environment in which children can learn, then this could be a position for you.
We are looking for someone who will:
- Be creative, dedicated and enthusiastic
- Have high expectations of both academic achievement and behaviour
- Support our wonderful traditions as well as sharing our exciting vision for the future
- Be active in developing positive relationships with all parents
- Be capable of delivering excellent lessons
- Be a team player within a happy, hard-working staff
- Be willing to take on some extra-curricular responsibilities (Before and After School Clubs and Holiday Club are paid in addition)
- Ensure ICT is used effectively in teaching (pupils have access to their own laptops)
We can offer:
- Pupils who are polite, confident and keen to do their best
- Small class sizes
- Well-resourced classrooms
- Excellent opportunities for continuing professional development
- Exceptional support from the SLT and colleagues
- Supportive parents and staff who want the best for our children
- Delicious free lunches
- PPA time
- Discounted Pre-School/Main School fees for your own child/ren
Deadline is ongoing (Please note, we reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received).
How to apply: To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are required to complete and submit a fully completed application via the link below: Application Link.
St. Andrew’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check). Please view our safeguarding policy on our school website.
