Teaching Assistant and HLTA at Colton Primary School

Colton Primary School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Flexible working

Supportive environment

Community culture

Professional development

Job summary

Colton Primary School in Leeds is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027, term-time +2 days, 33 hours 20 minutes per week. The role blends classroom support mornings with HLTA duties afternoons, plus leading after-school sport activities.

You will work to create an inclusive, engaging environment and help develop our sports provision while supporting pupils’ learning and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and HLTA status.
• Confident taking greater responsibility and working at HLTA level as required.
• Enthusiastic about sport and encouraging children to be active.
• Creative, fun and able to develop engaging after-school activities.

Responsibilities

• Morning TA role supporting pupils with learning and contributing to an inclusive classroom environment.
• Afternoon HLTA responsibilities including class cover and leading learning as required.
• Develop and run after-school sports clubs to engage children in physical activity.

Skills

Teaching

HLTA status

Sport enthusiasm

Education

Level 3 TA qualification

HLTA status

Job description

About this Role

Fixed-term contact until 31st August 2027 with possibility of extension. Term-time only + 2 additional days. Part-time, 33 hours and 20 mins per week.

• Teaching Asistant : Band B1. 08:50 - 12:00 = 15 hours 50minutes per week
• Higher Level Teacher Assistant: Band C2 - S01. 13:00 - 16:30 = 17 hours 30minutes per week

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant whois energetic, organised and passionate about helping children learn, developand get involved in sport?

We are looking for an enthusiastic Level 3Teaching Assistant to join our team in a varied role that combines classroomsupport, HLTA responsibilities and the opportunity to develop our after-schoolsports offer.

In the mornings, you will work as a TeachingAssistant, supporting pupils with their learning and helping to create apositive, inclusive and engaging classroom environment. In the afternoons, youwill take on HLTA responsibilities, providing class cover and leading learningas required.

You will also play an important part indeveloping our after-school provision. We are particularly keen to hear fromsomeone with a genuine interest in sport who can bring energy and ideas to therole, establishing and leading fun, engaging sports clubs that encouragechildren to get involved and be active.

This is a great opportunity for an experiencedTeaching Assistant looking to broaden their responsibilities and make apositive contribution to both pupils’ learning and the wider life of theschool.

About our School

At Colton Primary School, we are proud to be awarm, welcoming and inclusive school where positive relationships are at theheart of everything we do. Our dedicated team works closely with pupils,families and the wider community to create an environment where every childfeels valued, supported and inspired to achieve their best.

We believe that every child deserves the verybest start in life. Through a culture of encouragement and high expectations,we help children develop confidence, resilience and a love of learning,supporting them to learn from challenges and celebrate their successes.

Our Curriculum for Life provides meaningful andengaging learning experiences that inspire children to be curious, ambitiousand independent learners. We nurture respectful, responsible citizens who areequipped with the skills, knowledge and character to thrive in an ever-changingworld.

As part of Red Kite Learning Trust, we benefitfrom strong collaboration, shared expertise and excellent professionaldevelopment opportunities, enabling both our staff and pupils to flourish.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 15.30%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts. Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

For more about Colton PrimarySchool, click the 'view our careers page' button.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a relevant Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and HLTA status
• Is confident taking greater responsibility and working at HLTA level as required
• Is enthusiastic about sport and encouraging children to be active
• Is creative, fun and able to develop engaging after-school activities

Adjustments

Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within PartTwo of our application form under the section 'Disability andAccessibility'.

Applicant Guidance

Red Kite LearningTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children andexpects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments willbe subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunitiesemployer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We arecommitted to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the localpopulation of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacynotice for applicants can be found HERE.

Applications will be reviewed as they arereceived, so we encourage early submission. We reserve the right to close thisvacancy before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate beappointed.