Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job description

SCHOOL VACANCY

Are you an inspiring, enthusiastic and caring educator who can make a difference to children across the primary age range?

Dringhouses Primary School is looking to appoint an excellent, highly motivated and flexible Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our friendly and dedicated team.

We are looking for someone who can confidently lead high-quality learning sessions across the primary age range, adapting their approach to meet the needs of different pupils and classes. You will be someone who enjoys working with children, has high expectations and can create positive relationships that enable children to feel confident, successful and ready to learn.

Alongside teaching and learning, an important part of the role will be providing pastoral support for vulnerable pupils. We are looking for someone who understands that strong relationships, consistency and a caring approach can make a significant difference to a child's experience of school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent practitioner who can confidently lead learning across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Has high expectations of all children and is committed to helping every child achieve their full potential.
• Can deliver engaging, purposeful learning sessions with confidence.
• Builds strong, positive and trusting relationships with children.
• Has a calm, nurturing and consistent approach when supporting vulnerable pupils.
• Is able to work independently, use their own initiative and become an active member of our school team.
• Is flexible and willing to support wherever they are needed across school.
• Has excellent communication skills and works positively with teachers, support staff and families.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Is willing to contribute to the wider life of school, including a daily lunchtime duty.

The person we are looking for

At Dringhouses, we want someone who shares our values and believes that every child matters.

We want our children to be HAPPY, SAFE and KIND, and to ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. We are therefore looking for someone who is:

Happy positive, enthusiastic and someone who enjoys being part of a team.

Safe caring, reliable and committed to ensuring that every child feels safe, valued and supported.

Kind compassionate, patient and respectful, particularly when working with children who may need additional support.

Ambitious someone who has high expectations and believes that every child can achieve and succeed.

Most importantly, we want someone who will become part of Team Dring someone who is committed to making a positive difference to the children in our school and who will contribute to our warm, inclusive and supportive school community.

What we can offer

At Dringhouses Primary School, you will be joining a welcoming and supportive team where children are at the heart of everything we do.

We offer:

• A friendly, fun, caring and supportive school community.
• The opportunity to work with children across the full primary age range.
• A role with variety, responsibility and the opportunity to make a real difference.
• Supportive colleagues who value teamwork and collaboration.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
• A school that is committed to the wellbeing, happiness and success of both children and staff.

If you are passionate about teaching, care deeply about children and want to be part of Team Dring, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to school are warmly welcomed.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and as such shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview.

Fixed term until August 2027 with a view to be made permanent, 35hpw with a 1/2hr unpaid lunch break. The position starts from 18th October or as close as possible.

An application form is available to download from the school website at https://dringhousesprimary.org/

Please submit completed forms by post or electronically to:

Mrs C Humphreys, School Business Manager

Dringhouses Primary School

St Helen's Road

York

YO24 1HW

Tel: 01904 553940.

e-mail: [email protected]

For further information please see our school website https://dringhousesprimary.org/

Applications are accepted via post or email

Closing date: Tuesday 29 September 2026 at 12 midnight

Interview date: Monday 5 October 2026

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