Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Willow Tree Community Primary School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7SG

38 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  10 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days. Monday - Friday 8.30am until 3.30 pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: Grade G SCP13-18 £30,023 - £32,578 FTE (Actual Salary £22,608 - £24,532)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team in 2026-27. This role involves teaching across the primary age-range, covering classes whilst teachers are on their PPA and leadership time.

Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days.Monday - Friday 8.30am until 3.30 pm

We are looking for creative individuals with a passion for primary education. You will have strong communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with others, as well as a drive to ensure all our children reach their full potential.

We offer set schemes of work to support teaching, collaborative planning and support from class teachers and weekly professional development. Follow us on Facebook @WillowPrimary to find out more about our school and curriculum offer.

What the school offers its staff

Willow Tree Primary is on an exciting journey. Results have improved year-on-year above national averages, and we were proud to be judged Good in all areas by Ofsted in October 2024. We have recently been awarded funding to expand our Nursery provision. We are a large, two-form entry school in the centre of Harrogate and are very proud of our school, children and local community.

We are fortunate to have the incredible facilities, with three school fields, two large playgrounds, an orchard, separate canteen, two halls, gardening and nature areas with a pond and woodland, as well as our own school swimming pool!

Our curriculum is built on a love for reading, a passion for the outdoors and inspiring, immersive learning. Books are the golden thread that run through the school, with stories being used to support learning across the curriculum and throughout the day.

Northern Star Academies Trust
We are a mission-driven Multi-Academy Trust, with an unwavering commitment to nurture learning in a sustainable environment so that our whole community can thrive, aspire and succeed. We offer access to a professional and supportive community of academies, fellow senior leaders, and mentors to help develop and progress your career. Each school in our Trust is unique and all our primary and secondary academies are rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.https://www.nsat.org.uk/information-policies/item/5/policies

How to Apply
To apply, please complete your candidate profile via the Every Portal and fully complete and submit the application form before the closing date. If you are using the Every Portal for the first time, you will need to register to create and save your candidate profile before applying.

Your application should include reference to:

• Your areas of strength and interests
• Your educational values
• Why you would be a great addition to the Willow Tree team

For further information please download the job pack attached to this advert.

If you have any questions, please email recruitment@nsat.org.uk

Safeguarding
Northern Star Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced DBS check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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

Northern Star Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced DBS Criminal check. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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.

03 - Job Description HLTA - July 2026 .pdf - 288 KB (opens in new tab)

04 - Person Specification - HLTA - July 2026.pdf - 176 KB (opens in new tab)

About Willow Tree Community Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 423 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Willow Tree Community Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@nsat.org.uk
• Phone number: 01756707609
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/willow-tree-community-primary-school

Willow Tree Primary School is a large, vibrant school close to Harrogate town centre. We are a school at the heart of our community, striving for a creative and enjoyable approach to learning for every child.

Formed from a merger of two predecessor schools over ten years ago, we enjoy a large school site, with facilities spread across a generous estate including large areas for outdoor play and learning.

Since April 2022, we have been part of a growing Partnership Trust, joining a family of nine schools across Harrogate, Skipton and Keighley. We work especially closely with our neighbouring Trust schools, Starbeck, Hookstone and New Park academies, supporting each other to develop high quality teaching and learning for all our pupils.

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