Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Brackenhill Primary School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 4HA

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  29 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Band 8, SCP 17-22 (depending on experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Permanent

Full Time

Term Time Only

Band 8, SCP 17-22 (depending on experience)

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed member of staff to join our motivated and highly professional team of HLTA’s.

You will be:-

• Either qualified to HLTA level or cover supervisor and willing to immediately train to be HLTA.
• Able to demonstrate the ability to deliver lesson plans effectively.
• Flexible and confident to undertake work at short notice.
• Confident to provide cover across the age range.

The successful candidate will: -

• Actively support the ethos, educational vision, policies and direction of the school.
• Demonstrate excellent classroom practice
• Have high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour.
• Have a good working knowledge of AFL and active, independent learning
• Be enthusiastic and flexible
• Be creative and able to motivate all children
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• An interest in Music or PE would be desirable
• Willing to train as a first aider and fire marshal

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:-

• Friendly and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
• Hardworking, supportive and welcoming colleagues who are committed to school improvement
• The chance to further your career and professional development through wide ranging CPD.
• A school that is proud of the diverse community which it serves
• The opportunity to work with us to raise the quality of our teaching from good to outstanding.

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.

Visits prior to applying are encouraged, please contact the school office on 01274 578286 to arrange a visit.

Interested candidates are requested to apply by completing an application form which can be found here: https://brackenhill.bradford.sch.uk/vacancies/

Please email any questions or completed applications to: recruitment@brackenhillprimary.co.uk

Brackenhill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to satisfactory references and vetting checks including an enhanced DBS check. Short listed candidates will be subject to online checks.

Commitment to safeguarding

Brackenhill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to satisfactory references and vetting checks including an enhanced DBS check. Short listed candidates will be subject to online checks.

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.pdf - 131 KB (opens in new tab)

HLTA Personnel Spec.pdf - 90.1 KB (opens in new tab)

About Brackenhill Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 444 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Brackenhill Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@brackenhillprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 01274 578286
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brackenhill-primary-school

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Arranging a visit to Brackenhill Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@brackenhillprimary.co.uk.

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