Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) 33 ½ hours per week, Term time only plus 1 training day Working hours Monday - Friday between 8.00am-5.00pm St. Paul’s Pay Range 3 Point 16, -£30,518 - £32,597 FTE) Starting Salary £23,487 Are you passionate about seeing pupils with Autistic Spectrum Conditions succeed in their education and supporting families and young people to transition successfully to adulthood? This position will support pupils within our specialist resource provision. Supporting pupils with complex SEN needs which are currently unable to access mainstream education and deliver teaching and learning resources under the direction of the class teacher. We are looking to recruit a committed and enthusiastic individual into the Specialist Learning Support role. You should be resilient, flexible and enthusiastic, and have a strong understanding of classroom practice and working with variety of pupils with ASC needs. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential. The successful candidate will have experience in working with children aged between 11 -16 years old with ASC, training will be given as appropriate. St. Paul's is a thriving and successful Catholic school with an excellent reputation. Our commitment to excellent teaching and learning can be demonstrated through bespoke CPD opportunities and through the management of a growing and successful training school. All staff members are committed to the care and success of pupils and working in a setting where values of forgiveness, concern for others and respect are shared as the core values of St. Paul’s regardless of faith. For further details and an application form please visit the school website www.st-pauls.org.uk, e-mail enquiries@st-pauls.org.uk or call 01908 669735 Closing date for applications: Wednesday 7th October 2026 at 9.00am We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before closing date and reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. St. Paul’s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All references will be requested and Online Searches prior to interview. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.