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HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Highfield Primary School · Leeds · Leeds

Job description

We are looking for someone with a great attitude: warm, reflective, hard-working and keen to make a positive difference.

A strong passion for learning and a commitment to striving for excellence in classroom practice.

The ability to work effectively within, and contribute positively to, our staff team, building strong partnerships with children and parents.

High personal standards of professionalism, alongside high expectations for pupils’ learning and behaviour.

A commitment to supporting and embodying the Highfield vision of a fully inclusive education, where every individual child is valued and supported to unlock their full potential.

The ability to read and respond to pupils' needs, adapting support and teaching so every child can make progress.

A commitment to supporting pupils’ social, emotional and moral development, including through the delivery of targeted interventions.

The ability to plan and teach high-quality small-group and whole-class sessions, respond to the needs of individual pupils and use assessment to inform next steps.

Holds HLTA status (or equivalent)

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About this school

Highfield Primary School

Community school · Primary · Ages 4–11

Outstanding
Pupils
421
Avg teacher salary
£46,029
Pupil:teacher ratio
23.8:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Leeds, Leeds, LS17 8DJ

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Contract
Fixed term or temporary
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
9 June 2026
Closing date
22 June 2026

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