Job Description

Salary: Wiltshire Pay Scale H 15-17

Hours of work: Part-time

Contract: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Sarah Gilbody sbm@st-georgesrc.wilts.sch.uk for further information.

A bit about us:

St. George’s is a small nurturing school with a strong family feel. We provide the highest possible standards for children in our care. St. George’s serves the Parishes of Warminster, Westbury and the surrounding villages. Although a Catholic Voluntary Aided school, children and their families of all faiths and beliefs are welcome and are currently enjoying the benefits of our school. We are very proud of our school which is a friendly, happy, caring place where everyone feels valued: children, parents and staff. We ensure that all those in our school enjoy being a part of a community and feel a personal commitment to St. George’s, all working together.

All about the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to be part of our team at St George’s Catholic Primary School. We are seeking to appoint a HLTA role, part time 2.5 days per week (Wednesday am or pm, all-day Thursday and all-day Friday) for September 2026. This is a permanent HLTA post to mainly cover curriculum Release time, SLT release, staff courses, staff absence, as well as covering classes as and when it arises.

Our school has a family feel and values highly its Catholic ethos. This role is designed for an energetic and dynamic candidate who can inspire the children in their care and work successfully alongside the team. We can be found on the outskirts of Warminster, fully accessible by the D1 bus and the local train lines. If you are passionate about supporting children to achieve their potential in a calm way – this is the right post for you.

The Higher-Level Teaching Assistant role is designed for an energetic and dynamic candidate who is;
• Strongly committed to supporting the ethos of our Catholic school;
• A dynamic individual who inspires by putting children first;
• An inspirational HLTA, who is passionate about developing the potential of every child;
• A caring practitioner with high expectations of achievement and dedication to maintaining a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment which reflects the school commitment to safeguarding and equality;
• Confident communicator, well organised and confident;
• Someone who is approachable, flexible and supportive.
• Have GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics – essential

If this is you, we can offer you:
• An ideal environment to grow and develop in a Catholic school, where the community is at the heart of all we do;
• Enthusiastic and highly motivated children, who love coming to school;
• Supportive parents who want to work closely with us;
• A professional, friendly and dedicated team of staff and supportive Governors;
• A commitment to developing you professionally.

Find out more and apply:

To find out more, please contact the school at St George's Catholic Primary School

Closing date (and time): Monday 22nd June Midday

Interview date: tbc

Commencement date: 1st September 2026

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

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