Job Introduction

The Governors of this friendly and successful school invite applications for the position of Higher Level Teaching Assistant.

Position: HLTA Teaching Assistant 

Contract/Hours: 31.67  hours per week, five days, term time only Permanent 8.40 am - 3.30 pm (part-time would be considered for the right candidate)

Salary range: Hampshire Grade D   

Start date:  5th January 2026

Closing date: 12th December 2025       

We are looking for an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our school “where children learn and grow in a happy, secure and nurturing environment” (Ofsted 2023). The role will include supporting children 1:1 as well as within small groups and classes. In addition, there will be a requirement to deliver whole class teaching under the direction of the class teacher on occasions. We are looking for someone with a holistic, nurturing approach focusing on children's education and their well-being.

The successful candidate will be part of a supportive and dedicated team. Part-time job share will be considered for the right candidate(s).

We are looking for someone who:

• enjoys working with children as part of a staff team
• is skilled in reducing barriers to enable individuals to access learning 
• is skilled in supporting children who may have difficulty in regulating their behaviour  
• has experience of whole class responsibility for teaching and learning
• has a good understanding of how to support learning in the primary curriculum
• can use their initiative
• understands safeguarding and confidentiality procedures
• is actively committed to the aims and ethos of our Catholic Christian school
• will be part of our lunchtime supervision team.  

Ideally you will: 

• hold or be working towards an HLTA or equivalent qualification
• have a minimum of grade 4 GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent qualification 
• have experience and a good understanding of how to support children with social and emotional needs 
• be a flexible team player with excellent communication skills
• have experience of working within a primary school

We can offer: 

• a friendly school community which works closely with the parish 

• hardworking, dedicated and supportive colleagues 
• delightful, well motivated children 
• supportive governing body and leadership team 
• well resourced school in an attractive environment 
• opportunities for CPD 

Application Procedure Applications to the Head teacher should be made using the Catholic Education Service application form. This available to download from the school website or can be obtained from the school office. 

St Peter's Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Winchester and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

        St. Peter’s Catholic Primary School, Winchester

    Job Description: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

                                                                                                     Prepared: November 2025

Mission Statement

"At St. Peter's we strive to be a joyful, active, Catholic community, belonging to and guided by our Lord Jesus Christ.

We deliver a high quality, rounded education, focussing not only on individual academic excellence, but also on each pupil's spiritual, moral, physical and emotional development. We are a forward-looking school, continually seeking ways to build on our successes and further enhance the educational experience of our children.

Inspired by the values of Catholic Social Teaching, we provide superb pastoral care for the entire school, particularly the most vulnerable amongst us and we actively promote justice, charity and care for our created world.

As a community, we aim to grow in communion with each other and with God. We aspire for every member of our school to become daily more like Jesus, filled with the grace and power of the Holy Spirit, allowing them to live life to the full, in hope and joy, transforming the world around them and bearing fruit that will last"