Higher Level Teaching Assistant

EBOR ACADEMY TRUST; Shipton by Beningbrough; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Higher Level Teaching Assistant role at Hob Moor Community Primary Academy in York is a fixed-term maternity cover supporting Nursery. Hours align with school term time, 8:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Salary ranges from £31,015 to £33,673 (FTE), with actual salary aligning to term-time provision. The ideal HLTA will hold a Level 6 EYFS qualification, show a calm, caring disposition, and be able to break tasks into small steps while supporting the Class Teacher and leading small groups

Qualifications

• Level 6 EYFS qualification required.
• Calm and caring disposition and teamwork.
• Able to support the Class Teacher and lead small groups.

Responsibilities

• Support the Class Teacher; lead small groups or whole class activities.
• Adapt teaching to developmental steps and pupil needs.

Skills

Calm disposition

Small-step teaching

Team player

Child development knowledge

Education

Level 6 EYFS qualification

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Hob Moor Community Primary Academy

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Job Reference #: EDV/2026/HMCPA/03881

Location: Green Lane, Acomb, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 4PS

Contract Type: Fixed Term/Term Time Only

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: £31,015.00 - £33,673.00 Annually (FTE)

Fixed Term End Date: Fri 30th Jul, 2027

Closing Date: Midday, Fri 16th Oct, 2026

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): To be confirmed

About this Role

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Nursery

Location: Hob Moor Community Primary Academy

Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm, these hours are to be worked during the school term time

Salary: £31,015 - £33,673

Actual salary: 25,389 - £27,564

Contract: Maternity leave cover

Are you Teaching Assistant who is ready to take the next step in your career? Or an experienced HLTA to wants to know more about joining Ebor Academy Trust?

Are you looking for a new challenge? Looking to work somewhere where you will make a real difference to the lives of children and their communities?

About us

At Ebor Academy Trust we believe we are one school with many sites, we believe in helping our children to achieve the very best outcomes while feeling inspired and supported to achieve their very best.

We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who is passionate about developing the true potential of children through a nurturing, inspiring, challenging and motivating environment.

About you

Being a HLTA requires a certain set of skills and expertise

• For this role a level 6 qualification in EYFS is an essential requirement
• You will have calm and caring disposition
• The ability to break down activities into small step and step teaching
• A team player, willing to work closely with likeminded people who all have the children's best interest at heart
• Someone who is able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in child development and the curriculum
• Passionate about enhancing each child's experiences and building upon their learning.
• Someone who is able to 'step in' to support the Class Teacher as and when needed, this may be supporting small groups of children or leading whole class activities

We are looking for someone who is able to work flexibly, someone who is adaptable and able to work in line with the needs of the school and the children who attend.

Working with us

Ebor Academy Trust is a values driven organisation of over 1000 staff working in 25 schools across Yorkshire and the Humber.

With staff engagement score of over 90% our staff tell us that Ebor Academy Trust is truly a great place to work and our low staff turnover shows that people see their time with us as a long term investment.

Don't just take our word for it, here are a few quotes from our staff,

• 'I love the idea of helping children and nurturing them and seeing them develop and this is just the best place to be. I've worked here for nearly 20 years and the children are absolutely amazing. They're so polite. They make every day different and new and exciting.'
• 'The staff are great and we all look after each other.'
• 'I'm proud to say I work here.'
• 'Seeing those moments when they just get something, when that new piece of learning really clicks and their eyes light up and you get that moment of awe and wonder on their face.'
• 'Strong, clear and dedicated leadership. Leaders who lead by example and who care about every single stakeholder.'
• 'Fair, honest and transparent employer. Huge amounts of exciting opportunities for people to develop their skill sets and career pathways (CPD is a big priority).'

We offer generous terms and conditions of employment, if you would like to know more about the benefits of working at Ebor Academy Trust please see the attached document 'The benefit of working at Ebor Academy Trust'

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to, amongst other things, an enhanced DBS check. Please see the Trust's Recruitment Policy for further information.
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  We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who is passionate about developing the true potential of children through a nurturing, inspiring, challenging and motivating environment.
• About you Being a HLTA requires a certain set of skills and expertise For this role a level 6 qualification in EYFS is an essential requirement · You will have calm and caring disposition · The ability to break down activities into small step and step teaching · A team player, willing to work closely with likeminded people who all have the children's best interest at heart · Someone who is able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in child development and the curriculum · Passionate about enhancing each child's experiences and building upon their learning. · Someone who is able to 'step in' to support the Class Teacher as and when needed, this may be supporting small groups of children or leading whole class activities We are looking for someone who is able to work flexibly, someone who is adaptable and able to work in line with the needs of the school and the children who attend.
• At Ebor Academy Trust we believe we are one school with many sites, we believe in helping our children to achieve the very best outcomes while feeling inspired and supported to achieve their very best., Ebor Academy Trust is a values driven organisation of over 1000 staff working in 25 schools across Yorkshire and the Humber. With staff engagement score of over 90% our staff tell us that Ebor Academy Trust is truly a great place to work and our low staff turnover shows that people see their time with us as a long term investment. Don't just take our word for it, here are a few quotes from our staff, 'I love the idea of helping children and nurturing them and seeing them develop and this is just the best place to be. I've worked here for nearly 20 years and the children are absolutely amazing. They're so polite. They make every day different and new and exciting.' 'The staff are great and we all look after each other.'
• Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm, these hours are to be worked during the school term time Salary: £31,015 - £33,673 Actual salary: 25,389 - £27,564 Contract: Maternity leave cover Are you Teaching Assistant who is ready to take the next step in your career? Or an experienced HLTA to wants to know more about joining Ebor Academy Trust? Are you looking for a new challenge? Looking to work somewhere where you will make a real difference to the lives of children and their communities?, 'Seeing those moments when they just get something, when that new piece of learning really clicks and their eyes light up and you get that moment of awe and wonder on their face.' 'Strong, clear and dedicated leadership. Leaders who lead by example and who care about every single stakeholder.' 'Fair, honest and transparent employer. Huge amounts of exciting opportunities for people to develop their skill sets and career pathways (CPD is a big priority).' We offer generous terms and conditions of employment, if you would like to know more about the benefits of working at Ebor Academy Trust please see the attached document 'The benefit of working at Ebor Academy Trust'