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Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Oulton Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8NT

25 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 27.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,434-£36,363

What skills and experience we're looking for

We would like to appoint a dedicated, flexible, skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work across the school from May 2026.

Actual Salary: £21,544-£22,750

We need an HLTA who:

• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record
• Is committed to high standards of attainment and behaviour
• Has a flexible and supportive approach to changing demands
• Works effectively as part of a skilled team
• Is able to plan, prepare and assess own lessons
• Has appropriate qualifications and experience

The post will include whole class teaching for PPA cover (including teaching PE, computing and Foundation subjects) and may involve teaching intervention groups in literacy, (including RWI phonics, reading and writing) and mathematics. It will also include working in class to support the teaching staff. The role will also involve providing cover at short notice across the school.

Please read job description and employee spec very carefully before you apply.

Applications must be FULLY completed with no gaps in employment. Please ensure you provide two suitable references from different sources (one must be your most recent/current employer)- references from the same organisation are not permitted. CVs will never be accepted in lieu of an application form.

Visits to our school are positively welcomed - come and see us in action and ask any questions!

Closing noon on: Monday 20th April 2026 at 9am.

Shortlisting will take place and candidates will be notified on: Tuesday 21st April 2026.

Interviews: TBC

What the school offers its staff

We can offer…

• Opportunities and support to develop and enhance your career
• An employee assistance programme including counselling and muscular skeletal services as standard. Access to huge discounts through the cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on Leeds City Council gym, swim and class memberships
• A caring and inclusive ethos where everyone is valued
• Happy children who are willing and eager to learn and who are ready, respectful and safe
• An experienced Governing Body and Headteacher who will mentor the successful candidate
• An emergent in and supportive PTA (POPS)
• Supportive, committed governors, staff and parents/ carers, within a close, diverse community

• A modern, well-equipped school environment with a sensory room, intervention spaces, SEND base and extensive outdoor area.

This is an exciting time to join us on our upward journey. Visits are strongly encouraged and welcomed by appointment. Please e-mail recruitment@oulton.leeds.sch.uk if you wish to make an appointment for a show around.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Oulton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Please complete the online application form on the DfE website or download the SCHOOL application form, and email completed forms to address given. Due to our stringent safeguarding policy, CVs will never be accepted. All posts are contingent on enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

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 & Person Specification.pdf - 305 KB (opens in new tab)

About Oulton Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 315 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oulton Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@oulton.leeds.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0113 2821344
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oulton-primary-school

Oulton Primary is a recently refurbished school that boasts an attractive spacious working environment. Re-opened in June 2012, the multi-million pound, architect-designed building is fit for education in the 21st century. It includes a room for Extended Services, sensory room, pastoral base, multiple intervention rooms, spacious library, breakfast club area, purpose-built classrooms and a large sports hall.

Arranging a visit to Oulton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@oulton.leeds.sch.uk.

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