Combined Higher Level Teaching Assistant & Teaching Assistant Vacancy

Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 5BS

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: TA role: 8:50am to 12:00pm / HLTA role: 13:00 to 15:25 (Monday to Friday)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hourly rate: TA role hourly rate: £13.48 to £13.92 per hour / HLTA role hourly rate: S01.23 to S01.25 £18.44 to £19.47 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Hold a recognised HLTA qualification alongside proven experience as a teaching assistant within a primary school setting.
• Act as an experienced primary school practitioner who actively enhances and develops the interaction, communication, and educational needs of all pupils.
• Utilise HLTA expertise and qualifications to confidently cover PPA and release time for teachers across all year groups, including managing short-term and last-minute absence cover with a highly flexible, adaptable attitude.
• Work as an effective, hard-working team player within the Key Stage team, reporting regularly to class teachers regarding pupil progress, achievements, and any challenges.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and stimulating learning environment while consistently promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Demonstrate a commitment to raising pupil achievement, maintaining consistently high expectations for all learners, and modelling the core values of our school.
• Possess excellent communication skills with a proven ability to build strong, positive relationships across the entire school staff team.
• Bring strong organisational skills, reliable work ethic, and a genuine passion for developing children's learning to the daily routine.

What the school offers its staff

• A happy and thriving village school serving its local community.
• Opportunities for personal and career development.
• A school which actively promotes the wellbeing of staff.
• A highly performing team of staff and governors who are committed to the school’s caring and Christian ethos.
• A team of dedicated professionals who work together to create a successful, secure, purposeful and stimulating workplace.
• A child centered learning environment where all children feel respected and valued.
• Free on-site parking.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, highly passionate, and versatile professional in a combined Teaching Assistant (TA) and Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) role. The successful candidate will support delivery of excellent teaching and learning throughout either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, dependent upon experience. You will play an integral part in our primary school setting, working collaboratively to enhance pupils' learning experiences, support inclusion, and provide high-quality classroom cover.

Ethos and Values
Our ethos of ‘We are family; all are welcome; you are loved’ and our Christian vision are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning, and provide an environment which prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

HLTA Job Description & Job Specification .pdf - 186 KB (opens in new tab)

TA Job description and specification.pdf - 187 KB (opens in new tab)

About Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 211 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School website
• Email address: vacancies@collinghamschool.org
• Phone number: 01937 573117
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/collingham-lady-elizabeth-hastings-church-of-england-voluntary-aided-primary-school

Collingham is a thriving village school serving its local community. We have a highly performing team, who are committed to the school’s caring and Christian ethos. Staff work together to create a successful, secure, happy, purposeful and stimulating environment where all children feel respected and valued.

Arranging a visit to Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@collinghamschool.org.

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