Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job description

Job title and organisation: Higher Level Teaching Assistant - West End Primary School
Salary: SO1, SCP 23 - 25 (pay award pending), FTE £34,434 - £36.363, Actual salary £25,461 - £26,887
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3:30pm, TTO - 38 weeks
Contract: Permanent
Location: West End Primary School, Horsforth, Leeds
Closing Date and Time: Monday 21st September 2026 at 9am

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HLTA to join team West End. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and conscientious TA level 4 (HLTA) or above.

WEPS is a one form entry primary school, with a nursery, located in Horsforth, Leeds. We are proud of our reputation as an inclusive school with a nurturing ethos and a strong community focus. At West End every child is valued and supported to succeed. Our vision that our children will grow as confident and compassionate lifelong learners underpins all that we do. At West End we believe that children should enjoy their primary school learning and we strive to make learning relevant, engaging and fun.

We look forward to welcoming an HLTA who will share our passion for ensuring that all children reach their potential in a happy and supportive learning environment. You will be working with a committed, skilled and passionate team who put our children at the heart of all that we do.

The successful candidate will work across school providing class cover for PPA as well as working with small groups and individual children.

You will:

• Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of our children
• Promote positive behaviour, independence and inclusion
• Monitor pupil progress and feedback constructively to the staff team
• Prepare and adapt learning resources to meet a variety of needs.
• Under the guidance of the class teacher plan and prepare lessons when covering classes
• Be a strong team player who is able to develop positive and strong professional relationships with colleagues

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic, confident and motivated learners
• A welcoming environment with a dedicated, passionate and skilled staff team
• A school community who support and encourage everyone
• A strong commitment to continuing professional development
• The opportunity to make a difference
• An inclusive environment where everyone is valued and heard

Applications can be found on our website : West End Primary School and Nursery - Vacancies

and are to be received by 9am on Monday 21st September 2026.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit our wonderful school.

Visits are on:

• Monday 14th September at 10:30am
• Monday 14th September at 1:30pm
• Monday 14th September at 4pm
• Thursday 16th September at 4pm

Please contact the school office on 0113 2582819 to arrange a time to visit.

Shortlisting will take place on Monday 21st September and Tuesday 22nd September.

Interviews will be held on Friday 25th September 2026.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children's barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy

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 the Skilled 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.
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