Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Headlands CE J I & N School

Kirklees Council; Liversedge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Headlands CE J I & N School is seeking a motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to plan and deliver high quality learning to whole classes and intervention groups. This maternity cover is for two terms.

The school prioritises happiness, wellbeing, and safeguarding within a Christian ethos and offers a collaborative team environment. Applicants should have HLTA status or equivalent experience, and demonstrate adaptability, creativity, teamwork, strong interpersonal skills, and a

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent experience to demonstrate that HLTA standards have been met.
• Experience of planning and teaching whole classes and groups of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high quality learning to whole classes and intervention groups.
• Support pupils and colleagues within a caring Christian ethos.

Skills

Adaptability

Creative ideas

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Professional development

Intervention groups

Hardworking

Resilient

Sense of humour

Education

HLTA status or equivalent experience

Job description

Headlands CE J I & N School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to plan and deliver high quality learning to whole classes and intervention groups. This post is a maternity cover for two terms initially.

Headlands CE J I & N School is a successful primary school with high expectations of attainment and achievement for all pupils, judged by Ofsted as ‘good’ in all areas in November 2024. As an attachment and trauma informed school, we recognise that a pupil's happiness and well-being are the foundation for their success and is essential to nurture, educate and care for the 'whole person'.

All of our staff are committed to ensuring that our pupils acquire and develop the skills, knowledge and understanding that will allow them to thrive in a loving, happy and flourishing community. We know that we have a duty to equip our children with the communication and social skills that will support them to build positive relationships and flourish within our local and global community. It is also fundamental that everyone has a right to be safe, healthy and feel a sense of positive wellbeing.

We require applicants with:

• HLTA status or equivalent experience to demonstrate that HLTA standards have been met

• An ability to adapt to new challenges and situations
• Creative, fun and innovative ideas for motivating learners
• Enthusiasm for working as part of a team as well as an ability to work independently
• Superb interpersonal skills and confidence in communicating with pupils, parents and professionals
• Motivation to develop their own skills and talents in order to support pupils and colleagues
• The ability to work with a small group of children carrying out intervention programmes

• A hard working, resilient, enthusiastic and committed approach
• Acceptance of the Christian ethos and life of our school
• Creative, fun and innovative ideas for motivating learners and a sense of humour
• Experience of planning and teaching whole classes and groups of pupils

If you can offer the above then we would love you to come and join our team.

In return we will offer:

• A happy environment where everyone is valued
• A warm and welcoming Christian community
• Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn
• The opportunity to work within a school judged as ‘good’ by Ofsted
• A highly professional, dedicated, enthusiastic, supportive and hard-working team
• Continuous professional development opportunities

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

All candidates are warmly welcomed and encouraged to visit the school. Please phone the school office on 01924 767066 to arrange a visitor if you require further information about the role. You can also visit the school website at www.headlandscofeschool.co.uk.

by 12 noon on Monday 23 November 2026.

Interview date: Tuesday 1 December 2026.