Higher Level Teaching Assistant. (HLTA)

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD2 1EA

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  7 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,753.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 8 (32.25 hrs per week, term time only - we are happy to discuss working days or part‑time arrangements for the right candidate)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant. (HLTA) job summary

We are seeking a committed and skilled practitioner to join our team as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. We welcome applications from candidates with a Level 3 HLTA qualification, as well as those with strong classroom experience who would be willing to complete the training.

Our school community is wonderfully diverse, and no two days look the same. The role will involve supporting pupils with a range of SEMH and SEN needs across the school. This variety is one of the things that makes our school such a rewarding place to work. We are looking for someone who can adapt confidently to different situations, build positive relationships, and uphold our behaviour expectations with consistency and professionalism.

The right candidate will be resilient, positive, forward‑looking and enthusiastic about making a real difference. They will have the capacity to inspire, motivate and appropriately challenge children and young people, helping them to thrive both academically and personally. In return, you will join a supportive staff team who work closely together and celebrate the many successes our children achieve.

This is a flexible opportunity, and we are happy to discuss working days or part‑time arrangements for the right candidate.

We encourage you to read our AI Guidance, job description, and person specification before submitting your application

Visits are warmly welcomed and highly recommended; we’d love you to come and see what we do (Please note our school is closed from Monday 25th May until Friday 5th June for our half term break).

To arrange a visit, or for an informal chat, please contact Tanya Pitman (Office Manager) on 01484 310700 or tanya.pitman@ourladyoflourdesschool.org.uk

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 Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

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 Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 222 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/our-lady-of-lourdes-catholic-primary-academy

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