Job title and organisation: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – KS1 & KS2 (SO1) - Parklands Primary School
Salary: SO1 £34,434 - £36,363
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent - Term Time Only
Location: Parklands Primary School, Dufton Approach, LS14 6ED
Closing Date and Time: Friday 5 June at 10 AM
Are you passionate about supporting disadvantaged children? Do you want to work in a school where every child is at the heart of what we do?
Parklands Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and committed individual to join our dedicated team of staff.
This is a full-time HLTA role, providing cover across the whole school, working within both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
Our school is a central part of the local community, built on a caring and inclusive ethos. We are proud of our supportive environment and committed staff, and we continue to strive for excellence across all areas of school life.
The successful candidate will have:
- Relevant qualifications or experience equivalent to Level 2 (HLTA candidates must have prior HLTA experience)
- A strong passion for working with children
- A commitment to improving outcomes and life chances for all pupils
- The ability to support and challenge learners of all abilities
- Experience leading small group interventions, including booster sessions for both lower-attaining and more able pupils
- Strong Maths and English skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective behaviour management strategies
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- A commitment to ongoing professional development
- A positive attitude and a good sense of humour
We can offer:
- A dedicated and ambitious Senior Leadership Team with extensive expertise across the primary phase
- A team of staff committed to raising standards and supporting every child’s success
- Friendly, enthusiastic pupils
- Opportunities for continued professional development
- A supportive and engaged Governing Body
We are committed to promoting diversity and aim to reflect the community of Leeds within our school.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is our highest priority. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, including one from your current employer.
Closing Date: Friday 5th June 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 9th June 2026
Any questions regarding the post or to ask for an application pack please email s.kelsey@parklandsleeds.org.uk
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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