Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Voyage Education Partnership; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Maternity, Shared Parental, Paternity,

Vivup discounts

Job summary

Willow Tree Primary School in Harrogate is seeking a Part-Time Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team for 2026-27, covering classes across the primary age range while teachers are on PPA and leadership time.

Hours are 32.5 per week, term time only plus 5 days, Monday to Friday 8:30am–3:30pm. We value creativity, strong communication and the ability to work collaboratively to help all children reach their full potential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teaching across the primary age range when classes are covered during PPA and leadership time.
• Support pupils to reach their full potential through effective classroom practice.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative working

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Willow Tree Community Primary School)

Location: Willow Tree Primary School, UK

Contract Type: Permanent

Education Phases: Primary;

Job Roles: Higher Level Teaching Assistant;

Working Patterns: Part-Time;

Application Deadline: Thursday, 10th September 2026

Interview Date: Friday 18th September

Expected Working Start Date: As soon as possible

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

Willow Tree Primary is on an exciting journey. Results have improved year-on-year above national averages, and we were proud to be judged Good in all areas by Ofsted in October 2024. We have recently been awarded funding to expand our Nursery provision. We are a large, two-form entry school in the centre of Harrogate and are very proud of our school, children and local community.

We are fortunate to have the incredible facilities, with three school fields, two large playgrounds, an orchard, separate canteen, two halls, gardening and nature areas with a pond and woodland, as well as our own school swimming pool!

Our curriculum is built on a love for reading, a passion forthe outdoors and inspiring, immersive learning. Books are the golden threadthat run through the school, with stories being used to support learning acrossthe curriculum and throughout the day.

Northern Star Academies Trust

We are a mission-driven Multi-Academy Trust, with an unwavering commitment to nurture learning in a sustainable environment so that our whole community can thrive, aspire and succeed. We offer access to a professional and supportive community of academies, fellow senior leaders, and mentors to help develop and progress your career. Each school in our Trust is unique and all our primary and secondary academies are rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.https://www.nsat.org.uk/information-policies/item/5/policies

Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistantto join our team in 2026-27. This role involves teaching across the primaryage-range, covering classes whilst teachers are on their PPA and leadershiptime.

Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days.Monday - Friday 8.30am until 3.30 pm

We are looking for creative individuals with a passion forprimary education. You will have strong communication skills and be able towork collaboratively with others, as well as a drive to ensure all our childrenreach their full potential.

We offer set schemes of work to support teaching, collaborativeplanning and support from class teachers and weekly professional development. Followus on Facebook @WillowPrimary to find out more about our school and curriculumoffer.

For further information please download the job pack attached to this advert.

If you have any questions, please email [e-mail]

Safeguarding Northern Star Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced DBS check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Maternity, Shared Parental, Paternity, and Adoption pay.
• A huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers through our lifestyle benefits provider Vivup.

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