Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

We are excited to welcome a new or experienced HLTA to our hard-working and motivated staff team. This is an exciting time for our school as we welcome our new headteacher and look ahead to a time of development and improvement. This position could be suitable for experienced TAs and graduates who are considering a career in teaching. A HLTA is a member of teaching staff who supports the teacher in class and also covers lessons independently.

We will offer you:

• A Catholic Primary School for children aged 3-11, joining the St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust.
• A diverse school community with wonderful children who enjoy learning.
• A caring ethos centred on dignity, compassion and celebrating each child’s uniqueness.
• High-quality opportunities to develop professionally and an environment where staff are valued and supported.

The Governors are looking for a committed HLTA who:

• Is highly motivated and self-driven with an ambition for excellence.
• Can inspire our children and help them to achieve their full potential academically and as individuals.
• Will fully engage with professional development opportunities.
• Has experience and success in working in a primary school context.
• Will engage fully with our supportive community

We would like to work with someone who:

• Is committed to the vision and ethos of our strong Catholic Primary School.
• A passionate practitioner who is committed to inclusion and will embrace the opportunity to work with children from diverse backgrounds.
• Has experience working in primary age phases
• Has the skills, drive and passion required to support the very best outcomes for our learners.
• Is a team player who has high expectations for all children’s learning, spiritual, social and emotional development and behaviour

St Patrick’s will offer you:

• A welcoming and happy school with a strong Catholic ethos.
• Enthusiastic children who love to learn inside and outside the classroom.
• A committed, nurturing and hardworking staff team, determined to achieve the very best outcomes for the children they teach.
• Supportive parents, governors and parishes who work in partnership.
• A commitment to CPD with experienced mentors and leaders from the school and St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

We welcome visits to school.

To arrange a visit please contact the Headteacher, Sarah McCall at 0114 2456183.

The Governors of St Patrick’s Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. The role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a children’s barred list check. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure.

The applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. The role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a children’s barred list check. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure.

Our safeguarding policy can be found here: https://www.stpatricks.sheffield.sch.uk/page/?title=Safeguarding&pid=44

Please note we understand AI is commonly used in applications but ask that personal statements are specific to our school and give personal examples