Higher Level Teaching Assistant

South Milford Primary School, Leeds, North Yorkshire, LS25 5AU

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  May 2026

• Closing date

  26 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,995.00 - £20,257.00 Annually (Actual) Grade F (point 9-13)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Grade F (Points 9-13)
South Milford Primary School and Kellington Primary School

Hours per week: 29.75 (8.30 till 3.15pm - 30 mins lunch)

Join Our Community and Make a Real Difference

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and development in friendly, close-knit school environments? At our schools, we believe every pupil deserves the chance to thrive with integrity, respect, resilience, and kindness at the heart of all we do. We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team, working across both schools.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a school with a clear vision for growth and inclusion, where your skills and creativity will help shape the future of our pupils and community.

About the Role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will work across both South Milford and Kellington primary schools to deliver PPA and leadership cover from Reception to Year 6. You may also be required to cover classes during short-term teacher absences, helping to maintain a positive and productive learning environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning, preparing, and delivering lessons aligned with pupils’ needs

• Monitoring and assessing pupil progress, adapting approaches to support their development

• Supporting behaviour management and promoting independence and resilience

• Contributing to educational visits and wider school activities

• Working collaboratively with parents, staff, and external professionals to support pupil achievement and wellbeing

This role offers a rewarding chance to make a tangible difference to children’s educational journeys while developing your own professional skills.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a strong understanding of child development and inclusive teaching practises

• Is confident in delivering learning activities and adapting to meet individual pupil needs

• Communicates effectively and builds positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues

• Demonstrates flexibility, creativity, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth

• Has the emotional resilience and patience to support pupils with diverse and sometimes challenging behaviours

• Holds or be willing to undertake HLTA status or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with relevant qualifications in literacy and numeracy

• Ideally has experience of delivering PE, computing or RE but other subjects will be considered.

If you are motivated by making a difference and want to be part of a supportive team that shares your values, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Warm, inclusive school communities that values integrity, respect, resilience, and kindness

• Opportunities for high-quality professional development tailored to your growth

• The chance to work in schools that focus on improving outcomes and wellbeing for all pupils

• Supportive leadership committed to staff wellbeing and reducing workload

We're dedicated to supporting our staff with a comprehensive package of opportunities, incentives, and benefits designed to enhance your well-being and career growth. You can enjoy:

• Exclusive Savings and Experiences: Dive into our employee benefits website, your gateway to fantastic discounts on everything from everyday shopping to dream holidays and unforgettable days out.

• Your Well-being Matters: Access our confidential Employee Assistance helpline for expert advice and support, empowering you to navigate life's challenges with confidence.

• Invest in Your Future: Embrace continuous training and development opportunities, fostering your professional growth and unlocking new possibilities.

A Safe and Inclusive Environment: At Yorkshire Learning Trust (YLT), the safeguarding of children is paramount. We are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for all. As part of our commitment, successful candidates will undergo DBS checks, pre-employment checks, and online searches, all conducted with professionalism and respect for your privacy. We champion equality and ensure fair and equitable treatment for every member of our team.

At YLT we believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

We actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We celebrate the unique contributions of each team member and are dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, where differences are not only embraced but are seen as a source of strength.

We understand that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our policies, practices, and the way we do business. We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, unbiased, and inclusive, and we are continuously working to improve them. Visit the website for access to our recruitment policies.

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 South Milford Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 194 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: South Milford Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/south-milford-primary-school

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