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HLTA – Leeds

DATE POSTED

Subject

KS1 & KS2

Job Branch & Location

Yorkshire - Leeds

Job Setting & Role

Primary - Support
Supply
£100 - £140 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE
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About the role:

Justteachers is seeking an experienced and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support a welcoming primary school in Leeds from September 2026. This role involves delivering high‑quality classroom support, leading small groups, and providing occasional whole‑class cover.

The school is committed to securing the right person and is prepared to offer a permanent contract following a successful initial period.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver high‑quality support across the primary age range, with a focus on raising attainment.
  • Lead small‑group interventions and targeted learning sessions.
  • Provide planned and unplanned whole‑class cover when required.
  • Work collaboratively with teachers, SLT, and support staff to enhance learning outcomes.
  • Support behaviour management and promote a positive, inclusive learning environment.
  • Contribute to planning, assessment, and the wider school community.
  • Adapt learning materials to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND.

 

 

Pre-requisites:

  • HLTA qualification or equivalent experience.
  • Strong understanding of the primary curriculum.
  • Confident delivering whole‑class cover and leading learning independently.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • A proactive, flexible, and supportive approach.
  • Experience working in a primary school setting (KS1 or KS2).
  • A valid or willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS on the update service.
Job Reference: JT25SA 155428
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Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

Justteachers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the schools we support. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair and conducted on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities, against objective criteria. Policies ensure fair treatment, encourage diverse representation, support flexible working, and foster an inclusive environment free from harassment, with compliance often mandated by employment legislation. There shall be no discrimination against candidates because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

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