Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1PN

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  asap

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,061.00 - £34,434.00 Annually (FTE) Term Time

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic teaching professional who is passionate about helping every child thrive?

We are looking for a committed and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play an important role in supporting teaching and learning, working alongside colleagues to inspire pupils, raise achievement and create positive learning experiences.

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and colleagues to support high-quality learning across the school. Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning, preparing and delivering engaging learning activities for individuals, groups and whole classes.
• Leading whole-class learning in the absence of the class teacher.
• Supporting pupils to achieve their academic, social and emotional potential.
• Working collaboratively with teachers to assess, monitor and report on pupil progress.
• Delivering targeted interventions to help pupils make strong progress.
• Supporting the inclusion and engagement of pupils with additional learning needs.
• Playing an active role in the wider life and community of the school.

About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference and who can build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues. You will:

• Hold HLTA status, or have an equivalent qualification and relevant experience.
• Have recent experience of working within a primary school setting.
• Demonstrate strong literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• Be confident in inspiring, motivating and engaging young learners.
• Show initiative, flexibility and a commitment to high standards.
• Be a collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What We Can Offer

Joining our school means becoming part of a welcoming and supportive community. We can offer:

• Friendly, supportive and committed colleagues.
• Enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A positive, inclusive and collaborative working environment.
• Access to a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.

If you are passionate about education, believe in the potential of every child and are looking for an opportunity where you can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.

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

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 401 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castleford-three-lane-ends-academy

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