Combined Higher Level Teaching Assistant & Teaching Assistant Vacancy

Teaching Vacancies; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a Combined Higher Level Teaching Assistant and Teaching Assistant to support learning in a primary school.

The role covers PPA and release time across year groups, working within a supportive Key Stage team to promote inclusion and high pupil achievement in a caring, Christian ethos school.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification alongside proven experience as a teaching assistant in a primary school.
• Ability to cover PPA and release time for teachers across all year groups.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with staff and pupils.
• Strong organisational skills and a flexible, adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of teaching and learning in either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2.
• Cover PPA and release time for teachers as needed across year groups.
• Report regularly to class teachers on pupil progress, achievements and challenges.
• Promote an inclusive, safe, and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

HLTA qualification

TA experience

primary school experience

Job description

Combined Higher Level Teaching Assistant & Teaching Assistant Vacancy

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Hold a recognised HLTA qualification alongside proven experience as a teaching assistant within a primary school setting.
• Act as an experienced primary school practitioner who actively enhances and develops the interaction, communication, and educational needs of all pupils.
• Utilise HLTA expertise and qualifications to confidently cover PPA and release time for teachers across all year groups, including managing short-term and last-minute absence cover with a highly flexible, adaptable attitude.
• Work as an effective, hard-working team player within the Key Stage team, reporting regularly to class teachers regarding pupil progress, achievements, and any challenges.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and stimulating learning environment while consistently promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Demonstrate a commitment to raising pupil achievement, maintaining consistently high expectations for all learners, and modelling the core values of our school.
• Possess excellent communication skills with a proven ability to build strong, positive relationships across the entire school staff team.
• Bring strong organisational skills, reliable work ethic, and a genuine passion for developing children's learning to the daily routine.

What the school offers its staff

• A happy and thriving village school serving its local community.
• Opportunities for personal and career development.
• A school which actively promotes the wellbeing of staff.
• A highly performing team of staff and governors who are committed to the school’s caring and Christian ethos.
• A team of dedicated professionals who work together to create a successful, secure, purposeful and stimulating workplace.
• A child centered learning environment where all children feel respected and valued.

Further details about the role

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, highly passionate, and versatile professional in a combined Teaching Assistant (TA) and Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) role. The successful candidate will support delivery of excellent teaching and learning throughout either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, dependent upon experience. You will play an integral part in our primary school setting, working collaboratively to enhance pupils' learning experiences, support inclusion, and provide high-quality classroom cover.

Ethos and Values

Our ethos of ‘We are family; all are welcome; you are loved’ and our Christian vision are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning, and provide an environment which prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens.

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.