Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Meadowfield Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 0JY19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
21 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
1 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £27,339.00 - £28,870.00 Annually (Actual) Band SO1 SCP 23-25 £34,434 -£36,363 FTE
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) job summary
Term-Time + Training Days. Part Time 34 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30 - 16:00.
Make a difference every day as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant in our caring and ambitious school community
To help us continue providing the very best opportunities for our children, we are looking for a passionate and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team. Working closely with teachers and colleagues, you will play a key role in delivering high quality learning experiences and supporting pupils to achieve their full potential.
We are a caring and inclusive school at the heart of a diverse East Leeds community, where every child is valued, encouraged and supported to succeed. Alongside a broad and engaging curriculum, we offer strong pastoral support, dedicated inclusion provision and a range of enrichment opportunities, including music and educational visits, helping all children to grow in confidence and thrive.
You will join a supportive and collaborative staff team that is committed to delivering excellent outcomes for pupils. Our teaching and support staff work closely together, sharing expertise and learning from one another to create inspiring learning environments both inside and outside the classroom.
We are equally committed to investing in our people. As part of Red Kite Learning Trust, you will have access to a wide range of professional development opportunities, enabling you to develop your skills, pursue your interests and progress your career.
If you are enthusiastic about helping children succeed and would like to be part of a welcoming school community, we would love to hear from you.
About our School
Meadowfield is a special place to work for those who want to make a real difference. Our dedicated staff are committed to achieving the best outcomes for every child through a child-centred approach that recognises and nurtures individual strengths. Through innovative teaching and enriching off-site experiences, we inspire curiosity, encourage active learning and help pupils reach their full potential. Guided by our motto, "Sowing Seeds for the Future", we equip children with the skills, confidence and knowledge they need for lifelong learning.
We are proud of our welcoming and supportive school community, where positive relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Staff work together to create an environment in which both pupils and colleagues feel valued, supported and able to thrive.
Here’s what you can expect when you join us:
- Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 15.30%, 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 Meadowfield Primary School, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.
About You
To be a good fit for this role, you will :
- Hold, or be working towards, a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification, or hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Have experience of supporting children and young people, including those with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), in either a paid or voluntary capacity.
- Have experience of leading whole-class learning and delivering targeted interventions that support pupil progress.
- Understand child development and learning, recognising that every child learns differently and requires an inclusive approach to support their success.
- Be enthusiastic, positive and committed to helping every child achieve their potential.
- Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families, contributing to a supportive and inclusive school community.
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 Carol Cooke at CookeC@mps.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 received, so we encourage early submission. This role may close early should a suitable candidate be found.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Meadowfield Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 495 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Meadowfield Primary is a special place to learn and work. We have a strong and large staff team who are dedicated to wanting the best outcomes for all of our children. We work closely with our Children's Centre and extended services team to provide many opportunities for the whole family to become involved in school life. We offer a range of after school provision including dance, football, martial arts, sewing, multi skills, art and cookery clubs to name a few.
We have an unswerving commitment to a child centred learning provision - we offer many off site and innovative learning experiences so that the children learn actively and achieve to their potential. Our motto is 'Sowing Seeds for the future' and we truly believe that here, at Meadowfield, we equip our children with the skills and knowledge to set them off on a path to lifelong learning...
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