Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Horbury Academy; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Gov.

SmartTech technology scheme

Place Plus discounts platform

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Healthcare cash plans with GP access

Health & wellbeing services reimburse

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free on-site parking

Mental Health First Aiders

Job summary

Horbury Primary Academy is seeking a proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team in Wakefield. The role supports teaching staff, covers PPA, leads whole-class learning, and helps plan, deliver, and assess learning.

The successful candidate will have HLTA Level 4 or be working towards it, Level 2 English and Maths, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to inclusive education that helps every pupil thrive.

Qualifications

• HLTA status (Level 4) or working towards.
• Level 2 in English and Mathematics or equivalent.
• Knowledgeable about child development and how children learn.
• Able to organise, lead, and motivate a team.
• An effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to use own initiative.
• Committed to inclusion and helping all pupils reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide PPA cover for class teachers.
• Lead whole-class learning with confidence and professionalism.
• Support planning, delivery, and assessment cycle.
• Create a positive, calm learning environment where every child feels valued.
• Identify and overcome barriers to learning and provide targeted support.

Skills

HLTA status

Level 2 English

Level 2 Mathematics

Child development knowledge

Team leadership

Communication skills

Initiative

Inclusion focus

Education

HLTA Level 4 (HLTA status)

Job description

Horbury Primary Academy isseeking to appoint a proactive, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Higher LevelTeaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate willwork closely with teaching staff to support high-quality learning, promote aninclusive environment, and inspire pupils to achieve their full potential bothacademically and personally.

The Higher-Level TeachingAssistant will play a pivotal role in supporting teaching and learning acrossthe academy, providing comprehensive PPA cover for class teachers and leadingwhole-class learning with confidence, enthusiasm, and professionalism. Workingclosely with teaching staff, the ideal candidate will contribute to the fullplanning, delivery, and assessment cycle, helping to ensure that all pupilsreceive an engaging and enriching educational experience.

The postholder will also supportthe effective management of classroom behaviour, creating a positive, calm, andpurposeful learning environment where every child feels valued, safe, andsupported to succeed. This role requires a proactive and adaptable professionalwith excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who can workindependently, use initiative effectively, and build strong relationships withpupils, staff, and families. A commitment to inclusion is essential, withthe ability to identify and overcome barriers to learning, respond sensitivelyto the diverse needs of pupils, and provide targeted support that enables everychild to thrive both academically and personally.

The position is on apart-time basis working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.30am to 12.00pm, and1.00pm to 3.30pm.

About You

The successful candidatewill be…

• Qualified to HLTA status (Level 4), orworking towards this.
• Qualified to Level 2 in English andMathematics or equivalent.
• Knowledgeable about child development andhow children learn.
• Able to organise, lead, and motivate a team.
• An effective communicator with stronginterpersonal skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to use theirown initiative.
• Committed to inclusion and helping allpupils achieve their full potential.

About Place Partnership

This is an excitingopportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by agenuine passion for the wellbeing, care, and education of young people.

Place Partnership wasformed in September 2026 following the voluntary merger of two strong andsuccessful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust,established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. At theheart of Place Partnership is a commitment to building a culture where peoplefeel valued, take pride in their place, and hold highexpectations because everyone matters. At Place Partnership we are dedicated to providing high-quality educationwhich ensures that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their fullpotential.

We invest inour people through extensive professional learning and development opportunities,and we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. As such, we offer acomprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing andprofessional growth. Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus onour employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers’ PensionScheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme via SmartTech*
• Access to an extensive discounts platformvia ‘Place Plus’
• Access to an industry leading EmployeeAssistance Programme (EAP)
• 24/7 access to an online GP or AdvancedNurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans
• Access to health and wellbeing services,with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such asprescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare CashPlans.
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Free, on-site parking at every site
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in allour settings

*restrictions apply

For full details of our employee benefitpackage, please see our recruitment pack.