Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 6LA

30 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September or as soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 August 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £28,598.00 - £31,022.00 Annually (FTE) Annually Actual £12,888 - £13,984

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) job summary

St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary Academy Halifax have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and enthusiastic HLTA to complement our existing team. St Joseph’s achieve results in the top 1% nationally and is rated by Ofsted as a good school with children who are enthusiastic and willing to learn. We are a smaller than average Primary Academy and cater for children in the 4-11 age range. We have an Early Year’s Unit, 1 KS1 class and 3 KS2 classes. Some of the classes are mixed age groups.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of

children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Successful Candidate will:

Be committed to supporting and promoting the ethos, vision and values of Catholic education.

Be able to support high-quality teaching and learning and contribute to Quality First Teaching approaches.

Be a skilled and nurturing practitioner who can support pupils to develop a love of learning, build confidence and achieve their potential.

Have experience of delivering learning activities to individuals, small groups and whole classes under the direction of a qualified teacher.

Be highly motivated, adaptable and committed to achieving high standards for all pupils.

Have the ability to work independently, use initiative and exercise professional judgement within an agreed framework.

Be able to build positive relationships with pupils and support their academic, social and emotional development.

Be able to work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and wider school colleagues to make a positive contribution to the school community.

We can offer you:

A warm and welcoming school with a very supportive Catholic ethos.

To be part of a Trust of schools who all share the same vision for the education of the pupils in our wider care.

Dedicated, talented and friendly staff who are keen to ensure the best possible provision for all learners.

Supportive parents and an active partnership without local church community.

A commitment to CPD with many opportunities within The Blessed Peter Snow Trust.

A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential wellbeing, counselling and support services for you and your family.

An inclusive school with happy children who enjoy learning.

Applications

Applications are sought from suitably qualified and experienced Higher Lever Teaching Assistants who would support and contribute to the ethos of the school.

Visits to the school are welcome and should be organised through emailing head@st-josephs.calderdale.sch.uk or by ringing the school office on 01422 360 646.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to complete appropriate pre-employment safeguarding checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 137 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-s-catholic-primary-academy-halifax

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