Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Neasden Primary School, Hull, HU8 0QB10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
5 January 2027
Closing date
23 November 2026 at 8am
Date listed
13 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £37,562 - £40,444 FTE, £18,558 - £19,982 Actual
Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary
HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT
NEASDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Grade & Scale point: 8, SCP 25-28
Salary: £37,562 - £40,444 FTE, £18,558 - £19,982 Actual, £19.47 - £20.97/hr
Hours of work: 21 hours per week, 3 days a week 8.15am - 3.45pm
Contract: Permanent, Term time + 5 days (195 days per year)
Start date: 5 January 2027
Neasden Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant on a permanent basis to join our hardworking and successful team.
We welcome applications from experienced HLTA’s and those new to the role. Ideally, they will be a dynamic and highly motivated team player who is ready for the next stage in their career. With a proven track record of supporting and enhancing the quality of teaching and improving outcomes for pupils, they will be an excellent role model for staff and children.
Neasden Primary is part of Humber Education Trust. Our strength lies in a common purpose: high aspirations, moral values, care and support; yet celebrates our individual uniqueness. If you believe in the children of Hull, are passionate about our community and truly want to make a difference then we would love to hear from you.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Deliver learning activities to pupils within agreed system of supervision, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs
• Plan challenging teaching and learning objectives to evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate
• Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance
• Work within an established discipline policy to anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting self-control and independence
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education / Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
• GCSE English and Maths Grade A-C (or Functional Skills Level 2 equivalent)
• HLTA status (or QTS)
• Understanding of National Curriculum, EYFS Guidance and other codes of practice e.g. SEN, Equalities, Safeguarding
• Effective use of ICT to support teaching and learning
• Ability to establish professional, effective working relationships with a range of partners/colleagues and children and young people.
AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:
• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our trust-wide teaching and development programmes and communities of practice.
• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.
• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.
• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.
• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.
Visits to our school are welcome by appointment.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please complete our 'fast apply' application form. Once complete, please submit with an optional cover letter. All applicants are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.
As part of Humber Education Trust's recruitment processes, in accordance with statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.
Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Monday 23 November 2026
Interview: TBC
If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Courtney Thickett, HR Administrator, at Neasden Primary School.
CONDITIONAL OFFER:
Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:
Humber Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Humber Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
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View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Neasden Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 266 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
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Neasden Primary School is an average sized school in the east of Hull with places for 280 pupils aged 5-11 years and a 26 place nursery. Neasden Primary School is Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and is based in a newly built school building. It is a flagship school for Open Futures and values the acquisition of life enduring and life enhancing skills as well as academic achievement. Neasden Primary School converted to academy status in October 2013 and joined Humber Education Trust in September 2017.
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