Higher Level Teaching Assistant
New Park Primary Academy, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 3HF10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
7 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Hours of Work: 33.5 hours per week, TTO + 1 week Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8.30am until 3.30 pm & Wednesday 8.30am until 4.30pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- Grade G scale point 13-18 £30,023 - £32,578 FTE (Actual Salary £23,304 – £25,287)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a skilled, dedicated and compassionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team and play a key role in our newly established Targeted Mainstream Provision (TMP)for Communication and Interaction needs, including Autism.
Hours of Work: 33.5 hours per week, TTO + 1 week
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8.30am until 3.30 pm & Wednesday 8.30am until 4.30pm
This is a unique opportunity to be part of something from the ground up. Developed in partnership with the local authority, our TMP has been created to meet the growing need for specialist provision within a mainstream setting. As part of this team, you will help shape a nurturing, structured and inclusive environment where pupils can thrive both academically and socially.
You will work closely with teachers and leaders to deliver targeted support, lead small group interventions and help implement effective strategies to meet individual needs. Your contribution will be central to ensuring that every child feels understood, supported and able to succeed.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with children with Communication and Interaction needs, particularly Autism
- Brings strong knowledge of inclusive practice within mainstream or specialist settings
- Is confident in leading targeted interventions and supporting personalised learning
- Builds positive relationships and promotes independence, confidence and self-esteem
- Is proactive, adaptable and committed to improving outcomes for pupils with SEND
- Values teamwork and collaboration across the wider school community
- Support pupils in accessing the curriculum through tailored strategies and targeted support
- Work in close partnership with class teachers to ensure pupils achieve their full potential
- Deliver structured interventions for individuals and small groups
- Promote independence, engagement and social inclusion
- Monitor progress and provide feedback to the TMP lead and teaching staff
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the TMP and inclusive practice across the school
Your Key Responsibilities:
If you are passionate about supporting children with SEND and want to be part of a forward-thinking, inclusive school community, we would love to hear from you. Join us in creating an environment where every pupil feels they belong, are challenged, and are inspired to achieve their very best.
What the school offers its staff
At New Park Primary Academy, our ethos of “Nurturing, Growing, Thriving” underpins everything we do. We are proud to be an inclusive school with a strong community focus, where every child is valued and supported to succeed. The creation of our TMP reflects our ongoing commitment to meeting the diverse needs of our pupils and providing high-quality SEND provision within our local area. We are passionate about ensuring that every child feels a sense of belonging and is equipped to achieve their best, both in and beyond the classroom.
Northern Star Academies Trust seek to recruit the very best people to work across our Trust Partnership. We are a mission-driven Multi-Academy Trust, with an unwavering commitment to nurture learning in a sustainable environment so that our whole community can thrive, aspire and succeed. We offer access to a professional and supportive community of academies, fellow senior leaders, and mentors to help develop and progress your career. Each school in our Trust is unique and all of our primary and secondary academies are rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Why Join Us?
• Be part of something meaningful– help shape a provision that will have a lasting impact on pupils’ lives
• Collaborative working– join a supportive and experienced team committed to inclusion
• Professional growth– access high-quality training and development opportunities
• Inclusive culture– work in a school where every child is celebrated and every role is valued
• Wider opportunities– as part of a Multi-Academy Trust, contribute to wider SEND practice and development
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
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 Criminal check. Please note that 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
Commitment to 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 Criminal check.
Please note that 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
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 New Park Primary Academy
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 182 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- New Park Primary Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@nsat.org.uk
We are a small school at the heart of our community. We have grown steadily in popularity as a first choice school for parents, attracted by a school environment where there is space for every child to grow, whatever their talents and abilities.
As the catchment school for the Army Foundation College Harrogate, we welcome children from the families of College staff who contribute to the richness of our school community. Between 15-20% of our children are from forces families and we are proud of the support we provide. For service families, our school provides a welcoming community that understands the unique challenges and opportunities of army life.
Throughout our school, we encourage children to be curious and creative. We have not been afraid to innovate to find new ways to enable our children to succeed and grow. In recent years we have build our curriculum around a love for reading, a passion for the outdoors and inspiring, immersive learning.
Arranging a visit to New Park Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@nsat.org.uk.
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