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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Worthinghead Primary School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD12 9EL

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  7 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £21,179 - £23,307
• Pay scale: Band 8, Scale Point 17-22

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

✔ Holds HLTA status (or possesses equivalent high-level classroom experience).

✔ Has a genuine passion for working with children, supporting both their academic learning andoverallwellbeing.

✔ Brings experience with SEND, showing a proven ability to adapt learning to meet individual, diverseneeds.

✔ Demonstrates a strong understanding of child development and the primary curriculum.

✔ Is proactive and highly organised, routinely using their initiative to drive classroom learning and leadinterventions.

✔ Is an exceptional communicator who can build positive, trusted relationships with pupils, staff, andparents alike.

✔ Thrives as a team player, bringing flexibility and a commitment to ensuring the best possibleoutcomes for all pupils.

What the school offers its staff

✔ A welcoming, positive, and genuinely supportive school community.

✔ Well-behaved, enthusiastic children who are eager and enjoy learning.

✔ A strong, friendly staff team that prioritises collaboration and mutual support.

✔ Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD) and training.

✔ A working environment where your contributions are noticed, valued, and celebrated.

✔ Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

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.

Are you an experienced, proactive, and forward-thinking educator looking for a rewarding new challenge?

Worthinghead Primary School is looking to appoint a talented Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a dynamic role that offers incredible variety. You will be a vital part of our school community, supporting learning in the classroom, delivering targeted small-group interventions, and providing confident whole-class cover.

If you possess excellent classroom management skills and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you.

Commitment to safeguarding

Worthinghead Primary School prides itself on being an equal opportunities employer and abides by Safer Recruitment Practices. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An online search will be carried out at shortlisting. All other Pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, will be completed during the recruitment process.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Worthinghead Primary - HLTA Recruitment Pack.pdf - 641 KB (opens in new tab)

About Worthinghead Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 208 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Worthinghead Primary School website
• Email address: jobs@worthingheadprimary.com
• Phone number: 01274 414904
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/worthinghead-primary-school

One form entry Primary school on the outskirts of Bradford.
Located in the south of the city near to the M62, bordering Calderdale, Kirklees and Leeds.

Arranging a visit to Worthinghead Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@worthingheadprimary.com.

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