Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School, Wakefield, WF2 8AAThis job expired on 30 January 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
April 2026
Closing date
30 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
7 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 31.83 hours per week (31 hours & 50 minutes), Monday to Friday. Term time only, plus INSETS..
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 6 or 7, dependent on qualifications Grade 6, SCP 12-18. (Full time equivalent £28,598 - £31,537) Actual salary £21,421 - £23,622. Grade 7, SCP 19-23. (Full time equivalent £32,061 - £34,434) Actual salary £24,014 - £25,792.
Pay scale
- Grade 6 or Grade 7, dependent on qualifications
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications / Training
Essential -
Higher Level Teaching Assistant status or working towards this. (Level 4)
Level 2 Numeracy/ Literacy
or willingness to work towards
Training in relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy.
Desirable -
Management qualification
e.g. Level 3 ILM Certificate in First Line Management
OR
Level 4 ILM Endorsed Certificate (Skills for Middle Leaders)
Specialist Skills/ Training in Curriculum or Learning area e.g. Bilingual, sign language, I.C.T.)
Knowledge
Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice legislation.
Working knowledge and experience of implementing national/ foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies
Constantly improve own practice/ knowledge through self-evaluation and learning from others.
Good understanding of child development and learning processes.
Understanding of statutory frameworks relating to teaching.
Appropriate knowledge in First Aid.
Experience
Previous experience of working with children of
the relevant age range in a learning environment.
Physical Skills
Effectively use ICT to support learning.
Competencies & other skills required
Ability to organise, lead and motivate a team.
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer the successful candidate:
- A forward-thinking and supportive leadership team
- An outward-facing school with strong links in the local community
- A dedicated, supportive and enthusiastic administration team
- Positive and established partnerships with our parents and the wider community
- Friendly, well-motivated children who enjoy learning
- A challenging and highly supportive governing body
- A culture of continual professional development
- An inclusive and happy working environment with a great team
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Snapethorpe Primary is committed to the safeguarding of children and is a committed equal opportunities employer. Please note that our safeguarding requirements and practices mean we are only able to consider complete applications submitted using the application form – we cannot accept only CV applications. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment checks including satisfactory references.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 601 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- abarnes@snapethorpeprimary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01924 367396
Our school is a place where everyone is included and valued. Our school motto, ‘Caring for All: Learning for Life’ is at the heart of everything that we do.
With a focus on constantly improving, we nurture and celebrate individual talents and interests, emphasising high expectations and the importance of always striving to achieve fulfil potential.
This is an exciting time to join the school and help to shape our future.
Snapethorpe Primary is a very welcoming and inclusive school, which works in close partnership with all families for the benefit of every child. We are fortunate to have very supportive parents and governors and we strive to work together to give every child a happy and rewarding primary school experience and positive memories that will last long into adulthood.
Excellent pastoral care is at the heart of our school ethos. Ensuring all children feel safe, cared for and happy underpins all our work.
We believe in a purposeful and engaging curriculum where each child’s unique talents are both developed and celebrated. We work hard to ensure that each child fulfils their academic potential including achieving their best possible outcomes in English and mathematics. We strive to ensure that all children are able to access a broad and balanced curriculum that builds sequentially on key knowledge and skills thereby enabling them to deepen their understanding. We also provide a curriculum, which enables all children to develop their self-esteem, resilience and ability to communicate and work co-operatively.
We aim to prepare children to be successful, independent learners who acquire the essential skills that will prepare them for the next stage of their education and to be responsible citizens of the future.
Arranging a visit to Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email abarnes@snapethorpeprimary.co.uk.
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