Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Leeds Safe Roads Partnership; Woodlesford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Woodlesford is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to enhance children's learning. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for education, cover various absences, and work flexibly across year groups. Strong communication skills and practical experience in educational settings are essential. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and requires a commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
• Practical experience in an educational setting.
• Ability to adapt to last minute changes.

Responsibilities

• Develop children's learning in various settings.
• Cover for planned and unplanned absences.
• Work collaboratively with teachers across all year groups.

Skills

Passion for developing children's learning

Ability to cover PPA and absence

Flexible attitude

Strong communication skills

Ability to work one-to-one and in groups

Education

Qualified HLTA

Job description

Job title and organisation: Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Woodlesford Primary School
Salary: SO1 point 23-25 £34,434 - £36,363 pro rata £22,684 - £23,955 Actual
Hours: 32.5 per week (Term Time Only plus 5 training days)
Contract:Permanent
Location:Woodlesford Primary School, Church Street, Leeds LS26 8RD
Closing Date:Monday23 February 2026 at 12 noon

We are currently looking to appoint a dedicated, experienced and qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting time at Woodlesford Primary school, and we are keen to find an individual who shares our ambition to be the best we possibly can be. We are looking for

• A qualified and experienced HLTA with a passion for developing children's learning
• A person who has the ability and experience to cover PPA, planned and unplanned absence cover
• A person with a flexible attitude who is willing and able to adapt to last minute changes and work across all year groups
• A highly organised hard worker with strong communication skills
• A team player who can also work under their own initiative
• Practical experience of working in a setting with an educational setting
• The ability to work one to one, in small groups and whole classes

Shortlisting - Monday 23rd February 2026

Interviews – Will be held the week beginning Monday 1st March 2026

Tours of the school are welcome. Please call the school office on 0113 3934416 to arrange this.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment processes are followed for all vacancies, including relevant checks for shortlisted candidates

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through theSkilled Worker visa route before applying.To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.