Higher Level Teaching Assistant (7522)

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Park View Primary Academy in Beeston, south of Leeds city centre, is seeking a HLTA to complement teachers’ delivery of the curriculum and to support staff, pupils and academy policies. You will work with teaching staff through the planning cycle and resource management, and supervise classes in the absence of teachers to raise standards and promote independent learning.

Delta Academies Trust schools offer staff access to high-quality training and CPD, plus opportunities to collaborate in

Qualifications

• Duties include supporting planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes.
• Supervising whole classes during short-term teacher absences.
• Supporting pupil welfare and inclusion across academy life.

Responsibilities

• Complement teachers’ delivery of the curriculum and assist with planning and resources.
• Work with teaching staff to develop policies and strategies for the academy.
• Supervise classes during short-term teacher absences and support pupil achievement.

Job description

Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.

Your new role

As a HLTA, you will complement teachers’ delivery of the curriculum and contribute to the development of other support staff, pupils and academy policies and strategies. You will work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist them in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. You will supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers. You will provide support to pupils, teachers and the academy in order to raise standards of achievement for all, by utilising your advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes and to encourage pupils to become independent learners. You will provide support for pupil welfare and support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of academy life.

Please see the job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.

Your new school

Park View Primary Academy is an inclusive, aspirational and caring one form entry primary school situated in the heart of Beeston, just to the South of Leeds City Centre. Our teaching team strives to make sure every child knows they are deeply valued.

We are a popular academy locally and has strong links with parents and community leaders. As we're situated close to the M621, we have good road links across the region.

Ofsted recognise that pupils thrive here. They are proud of the many opportunities they are given at Park View. Relationships are built on positivity and praise where pupils are proud to celebrate their cultural diversity. There is a lovely atmosphere around the school and pupils are excited about their learning. (July 2025)

Being a Delta Academies Trust school also means that all staff have access to the highest quality of training and CPD and frequently work in collaborative clusters to share and develop new and innovative strategies.

We highly recommend candidates visit the academy, please telephone the academy on 0113 212 7215.

Why join us?

Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust’s success story.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

CPD

At Delta Academies Trust, we’re committed to your ongoing development and supporting your ambitions, this includes our internal leadership development programmes - Leadership Pathways

Employee Benefits

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing.

Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days (subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.