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Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Colton Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 9AL

This job expired on 5 June 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  2 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,932.00 - £24,876.00 Annually (FTE) Band C1 SCP 12-17 FTE £28,598 - £31,022

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Permanent. Term Time only + 3 Training Days. 35 hours per week Monday - Friday 8.30am-4.00pm.

To help us continue striving for excellence and giving our children the very best, we’re excited to be looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful team. In this role, you’ll work closely with our teachers to deliver inspiring, high-quality learning experiences — and make a real difference every day.

You will be joining a high performing team which delivers an exciting, creative and inclusive curriculum both inside and outside the classroom. We create a community where children are empowered to unlock their full potential and one which celebrates independence, tolerance, success and excellence. Keeping our children safe and happy is essential.

We take time to invest in our people, connecting you to opportunities across Red Kite Learning Trust and the wider Red Kite Alliance. We actively encourage our team to develop their own skills and follow a passion to enhance our curriculum offer.

About our School

Colton Primary School is a truly special place to work, where every member of staff plays a valued role in making a difference. Our dedicated and supportive team is committed to achieving the very best outcomes for all children. We take pride in our inclusive, child-centred approach to learning, offering a wide range of off-site and innovative experiences that enable children to learn actively and reach their full potential. Guided by our motto, ‘Everyone Successful Every Day’, we are passionate about equipping our children with the skills, confidence, and knowledge they need for a lifetime of learning.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 19%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts. Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

For more about Colton Primary School, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will be:

• Inspiring and nurturing, with a genuine commitment to supporting every child’s growth.
• Caring, confident, and eager to continuously develop professionally.
• A strong team player with pride in your work and a good sense of humour.
• A positive and flexible ambassador for the school, willing to go the extra mile for our children.

Next Steps

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

Let’s Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our school ahead of applying for this opportunity. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us ahead of applying, please email Abigail Hardy at hardya@cps.rklt.co.uk.

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early. This position may close ahead of schedule if a suitable candidate is found. Please note that the school will be closed during half term, and any visits will need to be arranged upon their return.

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.

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About Colton Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 239 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Colton Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/colton-primary-school-leeds

At Colton Primary School we provide the very best education we can for all our pupils in a happy, caring environment. We want every pupil to enjoy their time at Colton and feel enthusiastic as they move on to the next stage of their education.

Our ‘Curriculum for Life’ provides a range of learning opportunities which prepare the children for life in modern Britain. The children learn to communicate effectively, to use technology to support their learning and about how to look after the planet we live on and respect the environment.

We work in partnership with pupils, parents & carers, governors, Red Kite Learning Trust and members of the community. We hope that everyone feels ‘successful’ every day, and that our pupils grow into happy, healthy members of society, with a genuine love of learning.

We believe education is about the ‘whole child’ and that all children should be supported to reach their full potential. Working together, our Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) and Learning Mentor support the staff to ensure children’s social, emotional and mental health needs are met, allowing us to have high academic expectations for all. We aim to inspire, motivate and challenge our children to question the world around them and become independent, resilient learners.

If you wish to look around and see us in action, please contact the school office on 0113 264 7514.

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