Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Lift Cottingley
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Organisation Schools Directorate Primary Schools Service Area Lift Cottingley Hours 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Number of Jobs 1 Location Lift Cottingley, Dulverton Grove, Leeds, LS11 0HU Position type Temporary Length of contract Until August 2026 Grade NJC 15-17 Salary £25,053 – £25,885 (Actual) £30,024 – £31,022 (FTE) + well‑being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits.
Interview date: 24 November
Start date: January 2026
An excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day.
At Lift Cottingley, we're proud to be a school where ambition is woven into everything we do. We're looking for a passionate, proactive, and reliable Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team and help drive forward learning outcomes for our children.
You will work closely with the SENDCo and SEND officer to inspire, support, and guide pupils, leading small groups and playing a pivotal role in shaping progress for some of our vulnerable learners. If you thrive on variety, enjoy helping others shine, and want to make a tangible impact, we'd love to hear from you.
We support completion of HLTA training for this role, provided you already hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) and have relevant experience.
About The Role
This is a dynamic and rewarding role that puts you at the heart of learning. As an HLTA, you’ll:
* Support pupils with SEND and help them make meaningful progress.
* Deliver engaging and accessible sessions, including small‑group interventions.
* Have shared responsibility for the learning environment of the SEND pupils.
* Step in and lead lessons when required, planned or unplanned.
* Help plan lessons and provide feedback that makes a difference.
* Be a role model for excellent classroom practice.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking someone who:
* Holds a recognised HLTA or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) – a minimum of Level 3 is essential.
* Has experience supporting children’s learning across the primary age range.
* Is confident delivering interventions and covering lessons independently.
* Has a strong understanding of how to support children with SEND.
* Can work flexibly, proactively and collaboratively within a team.
* Shows resilience, positivity and a clear commitment to inclusion.
* Understands the importance of safeguarding and promotes a safe learning environment.
About The School
At Lift Cottingley, we are proud of our vibrant, ambitious school community with a strong sense of purpose and belonging. We combine high expectations for academic achievement with a deep commitment to inclusion, creativity and play. Our children benefit from large outdoor spaces, an OPAL play programme, a developing forest area, and a growing range of specialist provisions to ensure every child thrives.
We are proud of our successes in reading, writing, maths and national recognition for oracy, inclusion and sustainability. Staff are supported, developed and trusted, with coaching, dedicated time and the chance to shape whole‑school initiatives. Our values – big‑hearted, unusually brave, pushing limits and discovering what’s possible – are lived daily.
Benefits
* Comprehensive training: Developmental training to boost your career.
* Generous benefits: pension plan, healthcare and financial support.
* Lifestyle perks: discounted gym memberships, travel deals, electric vehicle incentives.
Ready to Apply?
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Closing Date
16 November 2025, 11:55 PM
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment are subject to Enhanced DBS check, references, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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