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Teaching Assistant & HLTA

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

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  11 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 August 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 23.5 hours Teaching assistant plus 9 hours Higher Level Teaching Assistant. 8:30 - 3:30 Monday to Friday with a half-hour lunch break. Term time only plus 5 INSET days.
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year -until July 2027
• Pay scale: Teaching Assistant - A3-B1 points 3-6 (£24,796-£25,989 FTE) HLTA - SO1 points 23-25 (£34,434-£36,363 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

A fantastic opportunity has arisen in our school for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant/HLTA to join our staffing team. At Quarry Mount Primary School we want our children to become respectful, resilient and responsible learners in a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment, where a strong sense of belonging and identity in the school and wider community is valued. We are looking for someone to join our team who can translate their experience across our school and really have an impact on pupil learning. If you are highly skilled, enthusiastic, ambitious, energetic, dedicated to raising achievement and ready for a new and rewarding challenge we would like to hear from you.

Applicants should:

* Be hardworking and enthusiastic

*Have the knowledge and skills to ensure effective learning and progress from all pupils

* Have the energy and creativity to inspire and motivate

* Have a very high expectation for achievement and behaviour

* Have 5 GCSE's or equivalent, including maths and English

* Be willing and able to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training for development in the post. Have evidence of CPD

* Have experience of working in a school

* Have experience of using Microsoft Office packages, databases and web technologies.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer:

* A friendly school with hardworking, dedicated and supportive colleagues

* A supportive governing body, leadership and staff team

* The opportunity to become part of a school community where children are at the heart of all we do

* A school that values your training and personal development

The successful applicant would enjoy working in a warm, welcoming school with pupils who are full of energy for learning with an incredibly supportive staff team. Quarry Mount prioritises professional development and invests in each individual, we are also part of the Lantern Learning Trust offering increased opportunity and support.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the school - please email info@quarrymountprimary.org.uk or call0113 245 5803 (after 2nd September 2026) to arrange this.

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

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 168 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• 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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