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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

St Nicholas Catholic Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 6QY

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• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.45pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - Temporary in the first instance
• Pay scale: SO1 (Pt 23 - 25)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds at least a Level 3 TA qualification or equivalent.
• Has experience supporting children with a range of learning needs, including SEND.
• Shows strong behaviour management, flexibility and resilience.
• Builds excellent relationships with children, staff and families, and communicates well.
• Demonstrates high standards, a supportive team ethos and commitment to our Catholic values.
• Has experience covering classes and leading learning independently.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• Positive, eager learners and a caring, inclusive atmosphere.
• Supportive, committed staff and a school community where everyone belongs.
• Ongoing professional development and opportunities to grow.
• A school where your contribution is valued and children thrive.

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.

Role Details:

• Hours: 8.30am–3.45pm, Monday to Friday
• Responsible for: PPA cover across all classes, supporting teachers, leading intervention sessions, and delivering excellent pastoral care.
• Directed by a senior leader, you will deliver lessons as part of PPA, support groups and cover classes as needed.

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.

This job post has expired.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

HLTA Job Description.docx - 21.6 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 316 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Nicholas Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: schooloffice@stnicholasprimaryleeds.org.uk
• Phone number: 0113 2930318
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-nicholas-catholic-primary-school-leeds

 A warm and welcoming school community with a strong Catholic ethos
 Pupils who are enthusiastic, eager to learn and a joy to teach
 A supportive and experienced team of staff and Governors
 A school where staff are valued, encouraged and given opportunities to develop
 A commitment to high quality CPD, professional growth, and strong induction support
 A positive, ambitious, and nurturing environment where everyone is encouraged to thrive

Arranging a visit to St Nicholas Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email schooloffice@stnicholasprimaryleeds.org.uk.

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