Teaching Assistant and HLTA

Colton Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 9AL

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £21,772.00 - £24,808.00 Annually (Actual) Band B1 - S01 (see breakdown of roles below)

Teaching Assistant and HLTA job summary

Fixed-term contact until 31st August 2027 with possibility of extension. Term-time only + 2 additional days. Part-time, 33 hours and 20 mins per week.

• Teaching Asistant : Band B1. 08:50 - 12:00 = 15 hours 50 minutes per week
• Higher Level Teacher Assistant: Band C2 - S01. 13:00 - 16:30 = 17 hours 30 minutes per week

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who is energetic, organised and passionate about helping children learn, develop and get involved in sport?

We are looking for an enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our team in a varied role that combines classroom support, HLTA responsibilities and the opportunity to develop our after-school sports offer.

In the mornings, you will work as a Teaching Assistant, supporting pupils with their learning and helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging classroom environment. In the afternoons, you will take on HLTA responsibilities, providing class cover and leading learning as required.

You will also play an important part in developing our after-school provision. We are particularly keen to hear from someone with a genuine interest in sport who can bring energy and ideas to the role, establishing and leading fun, engaging sports clubs that encourage children to get involved and be active.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant looking to broaden their responsibilities and make a positive contribution to both pupils’ learning and the wider life of the school.

About our School

At Colton Primary School, we are proud to be a warm, welcoming and inclusive school where positive relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated team works closely with pupils, families and the wider community to create an environment where every child feels valued, supported and inspired to achieve their best.

We believe that every child deserves the very best start in life. Through a culture of encouragement and high expectations, we help children develop confidence, resilience and a love of learning, supporting them to learn from challenges and celebrate their successes.

Our Curriculum for Life provides meaningful and engaging learning experiences that inspire children to be curious, ambitious and independent learners. We nurture respectful, responsible citizens who are equipped with the skills, knowledge and character to thrive in an ever-changing world.

As part of Red Kite Learning Trust, we benefit from strong collaboration, shared expertise and excellent professional development opportunities, enabling both our staff and pupils to flourish.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 15.30%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts. Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

For more about Colton Primary School, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a relevant Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and HLTA status
• Is confident taking greater responsibility and working at HLTA level as required
• Is enthusiastic about sport and encouraging children to be active
• Is creative, fun and able to develop engaging after-school activities

Next Steps

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

Let’s Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our school ahead of applying for this opportunity. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us ahead of applying, please email Sarah McGuffie at mcguffies@cps.rklt.co.uk.

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early submission. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed.

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 Colton Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 228 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Colton Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/colton-primary-school-leeds

At Colton Primary School we provide the very best education we can for all our pupils in a happy, caring environment. We want every pupil to enjoy their time at Colton and feel enthusiastic as they move on to the next stage of their education.

Our ‘Curriculum for Life’ provides a range of learning opportunities which prepare the children for life in modern Britain. The children learn to communicate effectively, to use technology to support their learning and about how to look after the planet we live on and respect the environment.

We work in partnership with pupils, parents & carers, governors, Red Kite Learning Trust and members of the community. We hope that everyone feels ‘successful’ every day, and that our pupils grow into happy, healthy members of society, with a genuine love of learning.

We believe education is about the ‘whole child’ and that all children should be supported to reach their full potential. Working together, our Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) and Learning Mentor support the staff to ensure children’s social, emotional and mental health needs are met, allowing us to have high academic expectations for all. We aim to inspire, motivate and challenge our children to question the world around them and become independent, resilient learners.

If you wish to look around and see us in action, please contact the school office on 0113 264 7514.

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