Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Dringhouses; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy school community

Job summary

Dringhouses Primary School is seeking an excellent, motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our friendly team. The role involves leading learning across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, delivering engaging sessions and providing pastoral support for vulnerable pupils.

We value strong relationships, high expectations and a calm, nurturing approach. The post is fixed-term from October 2026 to August 2027, with a view to permanent appointment, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4pm.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead engaging learning across the primary range.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupils' welfare.
• Demonstrates high expectations and strong classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality learning sessions across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Provide pastoral support for vulnerable pupils.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and families to support learners.

Skills

Excellent practitioner

Lead learning across EYFS/KS1/KS2

High expectations

Strong relationships

Calm and nurturing

Independent worker

Team player

Excellent communication

Safeguarding

Job description

Fixed Term Contract from October 2026 until August 2027, with a view to being made permanent after this date.

35hpw, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4pm

Are you an inspiring, enthusiastic and caring educator who can make a difference to children across the primary age range?

Dringhouses Primary School is looking to appoint an excellent, highly motivated and flexible Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our friendly and dedicated team.

We are looking for someone who can confidently lead high-quality learning sessions across the primary age range , adapting their approach to meet the needs of different pupils and classes. You will be someone who enjoys working with children, has high expectations and can create positive relationships that enable children to feel confident, successful and ready to learn.

Alongside teaching and learning, an important part of the role will be providing pastoral support for vulnerable pupils . We are looking for someone who understands that strong relationships, consistency and a caring approach can make a significant difference to a child's experience of school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent practitioner who can confidently lead learning across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Has high expectations of all children and is committed to helping every child achieve their full potential .
• Can deliver engaging, purposeful learning sessions with confidence.
• Builds strong, positive and trusting relationships with children.
• Has a calm, nurturing and consistent approach when supporting vulnerable pupils.
• Is able to work independently, use their own initiative and become an active member of our school team.
• Is flexible and willing to support wherever they are needed across school.
• Has excellent communication skills and works positively with teachers, support staff and families.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Is willing to contribute to the wider life of school, including a daily lunchtime duty .

The person we are looking for

At Dringhouses, we want someone who shares our values and believes that every child matters.

We want our children to be HAPPY, SAFE and KIND , and to ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL . We are therefore looking for someone who is:

Happy - positive, enthusiastic and someone who enjoys being part of a team.

Safe - caring, reliable and committed to ensuring that every child feels safe, valued and supported.

Kind - compassionate, patient and respectful, particularly when working with children who may need additional support.

Ambitious - someone who has high expectations and believes that every child can achieve and succeed.

Most importantly, we want someone who will become part of Team Dring - someone who is committed to making a positive difference to the children in our school and who will contribute to our warm, inclusive and supportive school community.

What we can offer

At Dringhouses Primary School, you will be joining a welcoming and supportive team where children are at the heart of everything we do .

We offer:

• A friendly, fun, caring and supportive school community.
• The opportunity to work with children across the full primary age range.
• A role with variety, responsibility and the opportunity to make a real difference.
• Supportive colleagues who value teamwork and collaboration.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
• A school that is committed to the wellbeing, happiness and success of both children and staff.

Visits to school are warmly welcomed.

Interview Date: Monday 5th October 2026

Dringhouses Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to the appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.