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Higher Level Teaching Assistant SO1, SCP dependent on experience
Temporary for a year with a view to become permanent
Part time or full time hours would be considered
Starting Date 1st September 2026
Closing Date for Applications: 12pm on 12th June 2026
Shortlisting Date: 12th June 2026
Interview Date: 17th June 2026
The Governors of Whinmoor St. Paul’s are seeking to appoint an excellent Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our successful and supportive team. We are looking for someone who has:
•The motivation to achieve the very best for the children in our care and be relentless in the pursuit of excellence
•The ability to inspire and challenge our children in all aspects of school life
The successful candidate will work across school, the role will include working within classes, running intervention groups, covering staff absence or management and covering teacher PPA (Key Stage dependent on experience). Leading whole classes, speaking with parents and carers and playing a full role in our staff team.
We are a Church of England school, judged to be maintaining ‘Good with Outstanding Personal Development’ by Ofsted April 2025 wand judged to be ‘Excellent’ by the Church of England (SIAMS 2019). Please take a look at the reports on the school’s website.
We firmly believe that every child is a unique child of God and we will do all in our power to make their experience of primary school enjoyable and hugely successful. We believe in making learning active, enjoyable and accessible to all our children and to ensure we continue to do this, we are looking for an ambitious and positive support colleague to join us as we continue our journey towards excellence.
Please visit our website and get a ‘feel’ for who we are and what we stand for. If you have a strong team ethos and believe you are the colleague we are looking for, please make sure your application does justice to your skills and experience.
If you would like to visit our school prior to application, please email Miss Brew, Business Manager- contact details can be found on our website. Please type ‘HLTA position’ in the title of your email.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service Check (formerly Criminal Records Bureau disclosure).
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.
Thank you.
Mrs Vaughan
Head teacher
Safeguarding Statement
Whinmoor St Paul's C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.
We passionately believe that a diverse workforce where everyone feels welcomed and valued will be a better place for children and our staff. We want a staff body which reflects the population of Leeds and understand the benefits this will bring.