33 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    31 August 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    29 July 2026

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 33 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

Grade G SCP13-18 FTE £30,023 - £32,578 Actual Salary £20,869 - £22,645

What skills and experience we're looking for

We’re looking for an inspiring and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our vibrant school community and help every learner thrive.

30 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week

As an HLTA, you will:

  • Lead engaging lessons and support whole classes
  • Work closely with teachers to plan and deliver high-quality learning
  • Provide tailored support to individuals and groups
  • Play a key role in helping every child reach their full potential
  • This is your opportunity to step up, lead, and truly impact young lives.

We want someone who:

  • Is confident leading learning and managing a classroom
  • Has a passion for supporting inclusive education
  • Builds positive relationships with students, staff, and families
  • Is proactive, enthusiastic, and committed to excellence

What the school offers its staff

Holycroft Primary School is part of the Northern Star Academies Trust. The school is situated in the centre of Keighley and works very closely with its community. Children are central to everything we do and staff, and parents and the wider community work together to ensure the highest quality provision for all our pupils.

Northern Star Academies Trust is a thriving family of 15 schools, serving the communities of Keighley, Bradford, Skipton, and Harrogate.

Our vision is rooted in our core values: Nurture, Sustain, Aspire, and Thrive. Together, we work tirelessly to create environments where children and staff alike can flourish.

How to Apply

To apply to work with Northern Star Academies Trust, please complete your candidate profile via the Every Portal. If you are accessing our Every portal for the first time, you will need to register to add and save your candidate profile information, before adding your profile to this vacancy.

Please refer to our child protection and safeguarding policy and our policy on the employment of ex-offenders (included in the Safer Recruitment Policy)https://www.nsat.org.uk/information-policies/item/5/policies

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team
  • Access ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Make a meaningful difference every single day
  • Enjoy a rewarding role where no two days are the same

For more information about the role and the essential requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification.

If you have any queries, do not hesitate to contact us at recruitment@nsat.org.uk

Safeguarding
Northern Star Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced DBS check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

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

About Holycroft Primary School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
336 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

School location

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