Teaching Assistant Level 3 / HLTA

Teaching Assistant Level 3 or HLTA

37 hours per week

Term time only + 1 week during August

NJC grade 3, points 07 to 11

Actual salary £23,292 to £24,826

Required for 1st September 2026

St Ambrose College has an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant.  This post is unique in that the successful applicant will be joining the new SENDCo to drive SEND forward at St Ambrose by addressing and meeting the needs of students with physical or communication issues.

The successful candidate will have:

·         A commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school.

·         An understanding of how to remove barriers to students achieving their potential.

·         An aspirational approach to working with students both in a 1 to 1 setting or in a classroom.

·         An understanding of how physical or communication difficulties could become a barrier to progress and achievement and how this can be successfully addressed.

·         The ability to inspire and develop learning and independence skills.

·         High expectations of students’ achievement.

·         Enthusiasm and the proven ability to work as part of a team.

The post is full time 37 hours per week with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

Please note that candidates must apply using the Catholic Education Service application form, which can be found attached to this advert and also at Saint Ambrose College – Vacancies

Applications which are not on the CES application form will not be accepted.

Please send completed applications via email to recruitment@st-ambrosecollege.org.uk.

Please contact office@st-ambrosecollege.org.uk or 0161 980 2711 if you would like to discuss the role with Mrs Laura Reed, Assistant Principal.

Closing date for applications: 9am Wednesday 1st July 2026

Interviews week commencing 6th July 2026