Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy, LEEDS, West Yorkshire, LS16 6NF25 days remaining to apply
Start date details
2 September 2026
Closing date
1 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £35,570.00 - £37,562.00 Annually (FTE) Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week. Salary NJC Grade SO1, Scale Points 23-25 £35,570-£37,562per annum. (Actual Salary £24,309 - £25,671 per annum ) Term time only + 1 additional day, 30 minutes unpaid lunch.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary
- Permanent, Term Time Only plus 1 additional day
- Part Time, 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8:45am - 3:15pm)
- Salary NJC Grade SO1, Scale Points 23 - 25, £35,570 - £37,562 per annum
- Actual Salary £24,309 - £25,671 per annum
- Required for September 2026
The Governors are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our Catholic primary school. The position is suitable for qualified HLTAs and candidates who have qualified teaching status. This is a varied, rewarding role ideal for someone who enjoys flexibility and supporting children’s learning.
As an HLTA, you will support teaching across the school, including covering classes during short-term teacher absence and delivering high-quality PPA cover. You’ll work closely with staff and leaders to maintain continuity of learning and a positive classroom environment.
Teaching Assistant support staff are also important members of our Lunchtime Team.
We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant who:
- Supports the Catholic/Christian ethos of the school.
- Is a talented primary practitioner with high expectations and standards, who will be committed to the progress of all children.
- Has experience in working with children in EYFS.
- Has experience of working with children with EAL and supporting SEN pupils.
- Is able to use their initiative and work flexibly supported by a strong team.
- Is an excellent communicator, able to liaise successfully with children, colleagues and parents.
- Will be committed to attending staff and moderation meetings across the Trust, and after school.
What we can offer you:
- A professional team of hardworking and supportive staff and senior leadership team
- Well behaved, caring children
- Strong and effective links with parents/carers and the local community
- Excellent links with Cookridge Children Services
- Employee discount scheme (offering cycle to work scheme, gym membership, money saving offers across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers, home and electrical items)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support)
- Generous pension contribution managed by the West Yorkshire Pension Fund
- A supportive organisation with the commitment to professional development and wellbeing
Visits to Holy Name Primary School are warmly welcomed; please contact Sheila Flynn, Office Manager on 0113 2677532 to make an appointment.
- Closing Date: Monday 1 June 2026, 12 noon
- Interviews: It is anticipated that interviews will take place shortly afterwards
The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion.
Our school is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
In line with KCSiE 2025, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK-either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
We value diversity and seek a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
In line with KCSiE 2025, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
- School type
- Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 208 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy website
School location
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