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Sports and Wellbeing HLTA

Quarry Mount Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 2JP

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Term time only plus 5 days, 37 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - Likely to be until April 2027, or sooner if the postholder returns. - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,076 to £36,363 per year FTE
• Pay scale: SO1

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our school for an enthusiastic Sports and Wellbeing HLTA to join our school on a temporary basis. This is a varied role which would include:

• Delivering PE lessons across the school, including swimming
• Supporting staff to develop their skills in teaching PE
• Delivering interventions to individual/ groups of children that support the development of physical skills, such as ‘Squiggle while you wiggle’ with children in our Reception class
• Delivering interventions to individual/ groups of children that support the development of social and emotional skills; building self-esteem and resilience and helping them to access learning more successfully
• Running a range of extra-curricular clubs
• Supporting children to play and engage in physical activity successfully during playtimes
• Working with the PE Lead to promote and develop PE and sport across school

We are looking for an applicant who:

• Is passionate about working with children and about sport
• Has experience working with children (this may be in a school context or a coaching capacity)
• Is enthusiastic and hardworking
• Has high expectations for achievement and behaviour
• Has the energy and creativity to inspire and motivate children
• Is an effective team player
• Has the HLTA qualification or other relevant qualification e.g. Degree linked to child development, education or sports; Coaching qualification etc.
• Is willing to access training/ development opportunities linked to the role

This would be an ideal role for somebody who is interested in pursuing a career in teaching who would like to gain more experience in a school.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer:

• Fantastic children who love coming to school
• A friendly school with hardworking, dedicated and supportive colleagues and leadership team
• A supportive Governing Body
• The opportunity to become part of a school community where children are at the heart of all we do
• Access to CPD linked to your role
• Support and opportunities through the Lantern Learning Trust

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Quarry Mount Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 190 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Quarry Mount Primary School website
• Email address: info@quarrymountprimary.org.uk
• Phone number: 0113 245 5803
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/quarry-mount-primary-school

We are a one-form entry school in the heart of the Woodhouse community, not too far from Leeds City Centre. We pride ourselves on our sense of community and our passion to create a learning environment that is as rich and diverse as the area we serve.

As a school, we aim to provide a creative and inspiring place of learning where our diverse community thrives through the commitment and care of dedicated staff. Our mission is to support the learning of our children and enable them to be the best they can be. We are PROUD of our school and of our learning.

Arranging a visit to Quarry Mount Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@quarrymountprimary.org.uk.

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