Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job title and organisation: Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Beechwood Primary School
Salary: SO1 Spine Point 23 £30,728 Gross Annual before deductions
Hours: Full time, Term time only + days
Contract: Permanent
Location: Beechwood Primary School
Closing Date and Time: Friday 9th October 2026 at 12pm

'Beechwood is a warm and welcoming school. Staff and pupils listen to and respect one another. Pupils know who to talk to if they are worried or upset. They are confident that adults will help them if they have a problem. The school teaches pupils to help themselves by developing their resilience, creativity and other 'superpowers.'

'The school has high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils enjoy the engaging and exciting learning opportunities provided by the school.' Ofsted Feb25

Beechwood is a very successful school on the outskirts of Leeds, with a dynamic and highly effective staff team and an ethos of unrelenting school improvement.

We actively promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

We are seeking a skilled and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities. This role will involve planning, preparing and delivering lessons for whole classes across school to cover teachers' PPA and short-term absence as well as some smaller group interventions. The HLTA would work under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team.

The post holder will work collaboratively with both teachers and SLT to support curriculum delivery, adapting learning to meet pupils' needs (including those with SEND), and using appropriate strategies to promote independence, engagement and achievement.

In line with HLTA standards, the role will involve monitoring, assessing, recording and reporting on pupils' learning, progress and development, providing feedback to teachers and contributing to pupil reviews. The HLTA will also contribute to creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment, managing behaviour effectively and promoting positive relationships.

We are looking for a professional who is committed to inclusive practice, high expectations and continuous improvement, and who is willing to take an active role in staff development and whole-school initiatives. We offer training in proven approaches to curriculum delivery, a collaborative team-based approach to planning, and a range of continuing professional development opportunities, including collaboration with the four other primary schools within our Trust.

A comprehensive induction programme will be provided for the successful applicant.

Hours of work: 37 hours per week, term time only plus five training days.

The staff at Beechwood Primary School are committed to ensuring that all pupils are in a safe environment at school.

Staff understand that they have a legal and moral responsibility to safeguard all pupils in line with duties set out in KCSiE 2026.

This responsibility is supported by the adoption of 'safer recruitment' practices and procedures, annual Child Protection training for all staff, adherence to the procedures outlined in the school's Child Protection Policy, the delivery of an extensive PSHCE curriculum and adherence to the school's behaviour and equal opportunities policies.

As part of the interview process you will be asked to provide proof of identification in the form of a passport, birth/marriage certificate or driving licence. All candidates are asked to provide two referees, which the school will contact directly. All job offers are subject to a clear Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In terms of our Safer Recruitment practises, we will also carry out online checks and all candidates will be required to complete a self disclosure form prior to interview.

Candidates are welcomed and strongly encouraged to visit the school by appointment. Please contact our school office 01132930250 or email office@beechwoodprimaryschool.co.uk

Please see link to our website for documentation Beechwood Primary School - Recruitment & Vacancies

Please return completed application forms to office@beechwoodprimaryschool.co.uk

Closing date: 12pm 9.10.26

Short listing: 9th October 2026

Observations: 16th October 2026Interviews: 16th October 2026

Start Date: 2nd November 2026 (or as soon as possible after this date) subject to a clear Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In terms of our Safer Recruitment practices, we will also carry out online checks and all candidates will be required to complete a self disclosure form prior to interview.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children's barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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