Oakfield - Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Enquire Learning Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakfield Primary School is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their newly established SEND unit. The role involves developing a learning environment that caters to children with special educational needs, promoting positive interactions, and supporting the school's commitment to professional development. Key attributes include patience, organization, and a passion for children's learning.

Benefits

Great professional development

Supportive team environment

Passionate colleagues

Involvement with eager learners

Qualifications

• Experience as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
• Ability to adapt learning experiences based on children's progress.
• Strong organizational skills, particularly in record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned learning experiences for children with special educational needs.
• Maintain positive interactions and encourage self-esteem.
• Adapt learning approaches based on individual needs.

Skills

Knowledge of special educational needs

Understanding of the National Curriculum

Ability to work independently

Positive learning interactions

Record keeping

Job description

Closing date for applications: 7 July 2025, 12.00pm

Reference Number: ELTJUN19

Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Salary Scale: NJC Points 15-22

33.5 hours per week, term time only (plus 5 days), permanent

Start Date: 1 st September 2025

Job Reference: ELTJUN19

Oakfield Primary School are looking to appoint an experienced HLTA to come and join our team in the newly established SEND unit.

Our core belief at Oakfield is that in order to develop great learning in school, we have to develop great skills in our teachers – and that this can be done in so many exciting and interesting ways.

Enquiry is at the heart of what we do. Asking questions, highlighting and sharing strengths, and giving everyone in school the opportunity to shine as a professional.

We are looking for someone who:

We a looking for a suitably skilled Teaching Assistant who believes in striving for the very best for all our children.

You will have knowledge of working with children who have special educational needs and an understanding of the National Curriculum and assessment

Can work independently when delivering planned learning experiences for our children, adapting where appropriate and taking account of progress.

You will value the importance of developing positive learning interactions that provide success for all children and impact positively on self-esteem.

Is patient, focussed and organised- particularly in keeping records of children’s progress.

As a school we can offer:

• Great professional development provided by experienced colleagues.
• An academy that is committed to developing teaching assistants to be the very best that they can be.
• A vibrant team who are passionate about their roles.
• Fabulous children who are keen to learn and love being here!

Oakfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As this post is classified as having access to children or vulnerable adults the successful applicant will have to have a Disclosure from the DBS.

Closing Date and Shortlisting: Monday 7th July 2025