Higher Level Teaching Assistant

St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery, Bradford, BD5 8FG

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  19 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,820.00 Annually (Actual) Band 8 (SCP 16-22)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Vacancy Information

St Matthew’s CE Primary School is a thriving and inclusive school. We continuously look to significantly invest in our staff, to make a real impact on the lives of our children.

We are looking for to appoint an experienced and committed HLTA. The candidate will possess the relevant qualification, passion and commitment to ensure all our children are given the best start in life.

We are looking for individuals who have:

Proven, consistently good / outstanding classroom practice

Proven track record in raising and sustaining high standards

Passion and determination to help all children achieve or exceed their potential

High expectations of presentation, progress, attainment and behaviour

Excellent interpersonal skills, a strong record of collaborating, and a real commitment to working as part of a team

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Innovative, takes the initiative and liaises well with colleagues and parents alike

Respond well under pressure and can influence the positivity of others

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and an online check. We will assess the candidate’s suitability for working with children as part of the selection process. We will check the accuracy of all information and investigate any perceived anomalies. We take up references prior to interview and use these to verify the information you have given us. Firm offers of employment are never made without satisfactory references.

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 are not accepted.

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.

About St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: Up to 444 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary-school-and-nursery-bradford

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