Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Protocol Education in Leeds is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to cover classes when the teacher is absent across a range of year groups in LS5, Leeds.

The role focuses on supporting learning, delivering planned activities, and providing targeted interventions, with opportunities for long-term or permanent roles within a welcoming primary school environment.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience working within a primary school setting.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A proactive and adaptable approach to supporting learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons across a range of year groups in the absence of the class teacher.
• Support pupils with varying learning needs, ensuring every child can achieve their potential.
• Work closely with teachers to plan and implement engaging learning activities.
• Provide targeted interventions to support pupil progress.
• Contribute positively to the school's inclusive and supportive environment.

Skills

Primary school experience

Classroom management

Communication skills

Proactive and adaptable

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - LS5, Leeds Inspire, Support, and Make a Difference in the Classroom

We are currently recruiting an enthusiastic and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a welcoming primary school in LS5, Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate education professional looking to take the next step in their career and play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school.

The Role:

• Deliver planned lessons across a range of year groups in the absence of the class teacher.
• Support pupils with varying learning needs, ensuring every child can achieve their potential.
• Work closely with teachers to plan and implement engaging learning activities.
• Provide targeted interventions to support pupil progress.
• Contribute positively to the school's inclusive and supportive environment.

Requirements:

• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience working within a primary school setting.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A proactive and adaptable approach to supporting learning.

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• A supportive school leadership team.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Potential for a long-term or permanent position.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education , this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.