Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Templenewsam Halton Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 7SY

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  4 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,092.00 - £18,513.00 Annually (Actual) Band SO1. SCP 23 - 25 £34,434 - £36,363 FTE

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) job summary

Fixed Term to 31st August 2026. Term-Time + Training Days. Part Time 22.5hours per week, Monday to Wednesday

To help us continue striving for excellence and giving our children the very best, we’re excited to be looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful team. In this role, you’ll work closely with our teachers to deliver inspiring, high-quality learning experiences — and make a real difference every day.

You will be joining a high performing team which delivers an exciting, creative and inclusive curriculum both inside and outside the classroom. We create a community where children are empowered to unlock their full potential and one which celebrates independence, tolerance, success and excellence. Keeping our children safe and happy is essential.

We take time to invest in our people, connecting you to opportunities across Red Kite Learning Trust and the wider Red Kite Alliance. We actively encourage our team to develop their own skills and follow a passion to enhance our curriculum offer. We have an established wrap-around childcare offer, and there are opportunities for our staff to work beyond the school day through leading enrichments.

About our School

Templenewsam Halton Primary School is a vibrant community primary school located in the heart of Leeds. Founded in 1842 as the village school, it has proudly remained at the centre of local life, continuing to play a vital role in shaping generations of young learners. We currently welcome children aged 3 to 11, with around 500 pupils currently on roll.

At the heart of our school is a passionate and close-knit team who are deeply committed to building strong, positive relationships with children and families. Together, we create a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels valued, inspired, and empowered to achieve their very best.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 19%, 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 Templenewsam 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 HLTA Qualification (or have QTS)
• Have previous experience of working successfully with children and young people and with a wide range of Special Educational Needs, either in a paid or voluntary position
• Have experience of leading whole-class sessions (required for HLTA level) and delivering evidenced based interventions and accelerated learning
• Have working knowledge of a child’s development and learning processes, understanding that all children have differing needs and knowledge of how to apply inclusive practice
• Be someone who has energy, positivity and a commitment to putting children at the heart of everything you do

Next Steps

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 Luke Finch at info@tnhps.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.

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

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 Templenewsam Halton Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 461 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Templenewsam Halton Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/templenewsam-halton-primary-school

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