Job Description

St Mary's Catholic College

Wirral



Expiring soon

Salary:

Band G, scale point 19-24 31,067 - 34,314 FTE (26,959 - 29,777 Actual)

Job type:

Full Time, Fixed Term

Start date:

01 September 2025

Apply by:

16 July 2025

Job overview

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Job Title


Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location


St Mary's Catholic College

Responsible To


SENCO

Salary Grade


Band G, scale point 19-24 31,067 - 34,314 FTE (26,959 - 29,777 Actual)

Contract


This is a 2 year full time fixed term contract from 1st September 2025 until 31st August 2027, 36 hours a week, 39 weeks per year

Start Date


1st September 2025

Closing Date for Applications


16th July 2025 at 12.00pm

Interview


17th July 8.30am

We are looking for an enthusiastic HLTA to support our teachers in delivering high quality learning. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and previous experience working with children.

The governors of St Mary's Catholic College would like to invite applications from excellent, enthusiastic and engaging individuals for the posts of Higher Level Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will support teachers' delivery of the national curriculum and contribute to the development of other support staff, pupils, school policies and strategies.

St Mary's Catholic College, Wallasey - where "Christ Within Us All" inspires a community of young learners aged 11-18. Part of the Holy Family Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, we are a co-educational academy located in the heart of Wallasey Village.

Our Vision: Work together; Succeed together


Our Mission: We develop individual excellence, embrace opportunities and build communities with the Gospel values at the heart


Our Values: Respect, Courage, Pride, Determination, Compassion - values shaped by staff, students, and parents alike

Key responsibilities:

To complement teachers' delivery of the national curriculum and contribute to the development of other support staff, pupils, school policies and strategies.


To work both independently and collaboratively with teaching staff in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources.


To deliver learning to individuals, small groups and whole classes as and when required within agreed systems of supervision.


To provide support for pupils, the teacher and the school in order to raise standards of achievement for all, by utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes.


To encourage pupils to become independent learners, to provide support for their welfare, and to support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life.

We offer:

A unique opportunity to work for a MAT which is one of 87 national teaching school hubs and includes the lead school for Cheshire and Wirral Maths Hub Mentoring and high level training Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities and opportunities A caring environment with well-being and work/life balance at its core. Inclusion in whole school and MAT teams - working together to achieve ambitious outcomes whilst valuing every individual's contribution


The Trust is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability,


marital status, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief,


sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or pregnancy/maternity. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.





The successful applicant will be subject to relevant clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Holy Family Multi Academy Trust will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and You Tube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.

To apply for this position, please send a covering letter and completed application form for the attention of Mr K Maddocks, Headteacher, to recruitment@hfcmat.com. For further information please visit the 'Vacancies' section on our website www.stmaryswallasey.com

If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised closing date, so please apply as soon as you can.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

Recruiter contact:

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About

St Mary's Catholic College

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St Mary's Catholic College

Wallasey Village, Wallasey
Merseyside
CH45 3LN
United Kingdom

+44 151 639 7531

St Mary's is proud to be part of the Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust where we strive to develop individual excellence, embrace opportunities and build strong communities with Gospel Values at the heart.



St Mary's Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.



The College is easily accessible from the M53, Junction 1 and a mile away from the Wallasey Tunnel.



www.stmaryswallasey.com

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