Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 6QY21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.45pm 31.25 hours
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 4 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
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.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- 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
- dunleavyp@stnicholasprimaryleeds.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0113 2930318
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 dunleavyp@stnicholasprimaryleeds.org.uk.
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