Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Littletown J I & N School

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Littletown J I & N School

Hours

19.5 hours per week (3 days). Term time only

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Bradford Road, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 6LP

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

To commence 4th January 2027 until 31/09/2027

Grade

9

Salary

£15,934 - £17,251

Advert Wording

We are looking to appoint a caring, committed and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team. You will work as part of our team to support the care and welfare of the children at Littletown School.

As a HLTA, you will bring your expertise and professional discipline in making an effective contribution to the teaching and learning strategies within school.

You will complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibilities for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision, and support the teacher in monitoring and evaluating pupils’/students’ progress and achievements using a range of assessments as agreed.

You will also plan from the Teachers Framework and implement a range of purposeful learning activities.

This role will involve some work within our Key Stage 1 SEN provision.

It is essential that you have previous continuous employment as a Teaching Assistant or HLTA in an educational environment working with children/young people.

What we are looking for

• A kind, patient, and resilient individual enthusiastic about supporting young children.
• Can remain calm and reassuring when faced with unusual or challenging behaviour.
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Works effectively as part of a warm, collaborative staff team.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with parents and staff.
• Professional qualification applicable to the role (e.g. Level 3 Supporting Teaching & learning in school).

Littletown J, I & N is a member of the Spenborough Co-operative Trust working innovatively and effectively for all the children of the Spen Valley area. Our Head Teacher, Caroline Howarth welcomes and encourages visits to school. The following dates are available for you to come visit us at Littletown:

• Monday 9th November at 2.30pm
• Wednesday 11th November at 9am
• Tuesday 17th November at 4pm

Please contact the school office on 01274 878136 to arrange a visit.

If you require further information about the school you can visit the school website at www.littletownschool.org.uk.

Application forms should be returned to the Head Teacher, Mrs C Howarth, by 20.11.2026. Applications may be posted or emailed to office@littletownschool.com.

Interviews will take place week commencing 22rd November 2026.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all employees to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre- employment checks, including qualifications, identity, references, social media, online search and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring service check. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. CVs will not be accepted.

Application Form

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Closing date

20 November 2026, 3:00 PM

Important Information

Job profile/description

HLTA Job description and spec.pdf – 533KB