Higher Level Teaching Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

We would like to appoint a dedicated, flexible, skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work across the school from September 2026.

Actual Salary: £21,544-£22,750

We need an HLTA who:

• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record
• Is committed to high standards of attainment and behaviour
• Has a flexible and supportive approach to changing demands
• Works effectively as part of a skilled team
• Is able to plan, prepare and assess own lessons
• Has appropriate qualifications and experience

The post will include whole class teaching for PPA cover (including teaching PE, computing and Foundation subjects) and may involve teaching intervention groups in literacy, (including RWI phonics, reading and writing) and mathematics. It will also include working in class to support the teaching staff. The role will also involve providing cover at short notice across the school.

Please read job description and employee spec very carefully before you apply.

Applications must be FULLY completed with no gaps in employment. Please ensure you provide two suitable references from different sources (one must be your most recent/current employer)- references from the same organisation are not permitted. CVs will never be accepted in lieu of an application form.

Visits to our school are positively welcomed - come and see us in action and ask any questions!

Closing noon on: Monday 18th May2026 at 9am.

Shortlisting will take place and candidates will be notified on: Wednesday 20th May 2026.

Interviews: TBC

What the school offers its staff

We can offer…

• Opportunities and support to develop and enhance your career
• An employee assistance programme including counselling and muscular skeletal services as standard. Access to huge discounts through the cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on Leeds City Council gym, swim and class memberships
• A caring and inclusive ethos where everyone is valued
• Happy children who are willing and eager to learn and who are ready, respectful and safe
• An experienced Governing Body and Headteacher who will mentor the successful candidate
• An emergent in and supportive PTA (POPS)
• Supportive, committed governors, staff and parents/ carers, within a close, diverse community
• A modern, well-equipped school environment with a sensory room, intervention spaces, SEND base and extensive outdoor area.

This is an exciting time to join us on our upward journey. Visits are strongly encouraged and welcomed by appointment. Please e-mail [email protected] if you wish to make an appointment for a show around.

Commitment to safeguarding

Oulton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Please complete the online application form on the DfE website or download the SCHOOL application form, and email completed forms to address given. Due to our stringent safeguarding policy, CVs will never be accepted. All posts are contingent on enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.