Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Wakefield Metropolitan District Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakefield Metropolitan District Council is seeking an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a church school setting in Wakefield. You will work with teachers across the school to deliver an ambitious curriculum, lead sessions, cover lessons, and guide small groups.

You will help create an inclusive, safe and high-achieving learning environment where every child is valued and inspired. You will support interventions across primary key stages, contribute to assessments, and build strong

Qualifications

• Experience delivering interventions and supporting learning across primary key stages.
• Ability to adapt, prepare and deliver learning activities under teacher guidance.
• Strong commitment to inclusive practice and raising standards.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Shares school vision and values and supports Christian ethos.

Responsibilities

• Cover regular classes for PPA and teach whole-class sessions.
• Provide whole-class cover when needed.
• Adapt lessons to meet diverse learner needs.
• Support assessment and observations to inform planning.
• Encourage social and emotional development of children.
• Foster strong relationships with families and parental involvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexible / adaptable

SEND interventions

Education

HLTA Level 4

Job description

The children, staff, Headteacher and Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and professional Higher Level Teaching Assistant who is inclusive of children with Special Needs to work across school. This is an excellent opportunity to join a strong, committed team, working with delightful children and supportive parents within a caring, church school environment. We are looking for a passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant who is happy to support and promote our school vision and Christian values, and maintain the high expectations of our successful one-form entry church school. In this HLTA role, you'll work closely with teachers across the school to support the delivery of an ambitious and engaging curriculum. Whether leading sessions, covering lessons, or guiding small groups, you'll help create a learning environment where every pupil feels safe, valued and inspired to achieve their best. Your work will play a vital part in giving children the confidence, skills and encouragement they need to thrive throughout their school journey.

Our HLTAs :

• Cover regular classes for PPA where they teach whole-class sessions
• Whole class cover as and when needed
• Adapt lessons to ensure the needs of all learners are met
• Support with assessment and observations to inform planning
• Encourage children's social and emotional development
• Build strong relationships with families, supporting parental involvement

We're looking for an individual to join our team who:

• Can work independently to adapt, prepare and deliver learning activities under teacher guidance
• Has experience in delivering interventions and supporting learning across all primary key stages
• Can contribute to raising standards by providing high-quality classroom support and whole class cover when needed
• Has strong interpersonal skills and builds positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Shows initiative, flexibility and a commitment to inclusive practice
• Shares our school vision and values, with a strong belief in every child's potential
• Level 4 Higher Level Teaching assistant qualified (or equivalent)
• Experienced in Higher Level Teaching Assistant role in a primary setting
• SEND intervention skills and awareness

We can offer:

• A recently inspected church school (SIAMS- April, 26) that has a school vision which is deeply embedded and woven throughout school life.
• Staff who thrive to ensure all children make progress. Badsworth is a truly inclusive school community. Priority is given to developing a deeply pervading culture of care and respect.
• Staff who are friendly, dedicated to their work and supportive of each other.
• Enthusiastic children who are keen to learn, respectful and are proud of their school.
• A commitment to supporting professional development.
• A supportive Governing Body who are committed to school improvement.