Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Kirkheaton Primary School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 0HR

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  29 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,348.00 Annually (Actual) Term Time role plus 5 days

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

We’re looking for a passionate and proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant to play a key role in our classrooms and wider school community. If you love supporting children, thrive in a team, and are ready to step up and lead when needed — we’d love to hear from you!

📚 About the Role:

As an HLTA, you’ll be a vital part of the learning journey — helping to deliver high-quality education and supporting the emotional and academic growth of our pupils.

You will:

✅ Deliver tailored lessons and targeted support under the guidance of teaching staff

✅ Lead the class in the teacher’s absence, keeping learning on track

✅ Promote positive behaviour and inclusive learning for all pupils

✅ Mentor and guide Teaching Assistants, building a strong, collaborative support team

✅ Create exciting resources that spark curiosity and engage learners

✅ Track and report on progress, helping shape next steps for every child

✅ Champion pupil welfare and safeguarding, making sure every child feels safe, seen, and supported

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s ready to go the extra mile, take the lead when needed, and be part of a supportive, enthusiastic team that’s all about helping children thrive.

💫 Why Kirkheaton?

Nestled in the heart of the lovely village of Kirkheaton, our above-average sized primary school proudly serves a wide and wonderful community — stretching from Cooper Bridge to Hopton, and all the way to Dalton.

What makes our school truly special? Our children! They are curious, kind, and full of potential — and at the centre of everything we do.

At Kirkheaton, we believe in preparing children not just for the next stage of school, but for life — helping them become confident, thoughtful individuals who make a positive difference in the world.

South Pennine Academies, based in West Yorkshire, is a close-knit family of 11 primary and secondary schools across Calderdale, Kirklees, and Oldham — working together to help every child thrive!

What We Offer:

🧘‍♀️ Wellbeing Support - including stress counselling, physiotherapy and more

💸 Pension Scheme - because your future is important

🎉 Flexi Days - 2 paid term-time days off for personal milestones

💉 Free Flu Vaccinations - keeping you healthy through the year

🚴‍♂️ Cycle to Work Scheme - promoting active and sustainable travel

📝 Free Will Writing Service - peace of mind for you and your family

📈 Continuous Professional Development - ongoing training and support

🤝 Supportive Leadership Team - who are with you every step of the way

Join Our Team

If you are ready to make a meaningful contribution, inspire young minds, and grow within a forward-thinking and caring school, we would love to hear from you.

📩 Apply today to become part of the dedicated and dynamic team at Kirkheaton Primary Academy, where both children and staff are given every opportunity to flourish.

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We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on SPA Applications. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your SPA application form.

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 Kirkheaton Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 351 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kirkheaton Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kirkheaton-primary-school

Kirkheaton Primary School was most recently OFSTED inspected in November 2023 receiving a ‘Good’ grading in all elements. Pupils were described as ‘happy to come to school because they enjoy their learning’ and that ‘the school prepares pupils well for their future lives. OFSTED also expressed how leaders take staff workload into account in their decision making and that staff are proud to work at Kirkheaton.

Our motivation is to create ‘Active Citizens’ who care about their learning, the community and their future; not only in education but in all aspects of their life beyond our school walls. We aim to create a foundation for children to reach new heights and ‘be their best selves’.

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