Higher Level Teaching Assistant | (£26,816.74 to £29,279.62 pro-rata | Laithes Primary
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
To start December 2026 – fixed term until 31st August 2028
35 hours per week term time only plus 5 Inset days (flexibility in working hours required)
Grade 6 - £32,578 to £35,570 (£26,816.74 to £29,279.62 pro-rata)
We are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teacher Assistant to provide weekly PPA and Management Cover across school. Laithes Primary is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated practitioner to join our friendly, vibrant and dedicated team. The successful candidate will be covering whole class teaching, groups and individual pupils.
We are seeking to appoint a HLTA to deliver aspects of the school’s curriculum, both timetabled and extra-curricular. The successful candidate will be expected to teach and support teaching and learning in other curriculum areas, across the school, as required as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
The successful candidate will be required to work throughout school with children of differing abilities and ages (Nursery – Year 6).
We are seeking to appoint a flexible team player who is able to work with all members of the school’s community, across Laithes Primary School. They will need to be well motivated, tenacious and be confident enough to use their own initiative. In addition, they must have a firm but fair manner and a genuine desire to support the individual development of the children with whom they work. They will be expected to uphold all the school policies and procedures, paying particular attention to the positive behaviour and reward strategies. The successful candidate will be given the support of a caring school team. Weekly preparation time will also be given.
T Salary: Grade 6 Scale point 18
Hours: 35 per week, 45.25 weeks per year
Contract: fixed
The posts require a HLTA qualification.
Laithes Primary is an inclusive, forward thinking and fast-moving primary school with happy, well-engaged children and committed staff members who ‘go the extra mile’ for our children.
At Laithes Primary, we place great importance on the wellbeing of our staff and are proud to offer a comprehensive range of wellbeing benefits free of charge. These include:
• Golden Tickets (an extra 2 hours off per term for every team member)
• Physiotherapy, counselling, mindfulness support, and wellness programmes
• Weight management, menopause support, nurse support, and health screening
• Fully integrated GP service, flu jabs, and cancer & chronic illness management
• Stress workshops and financial wellbeing guidance
• Access to the SAS gym
• Support for pupil wellbeing
We value our team’s health and happiness, and these initiatives form a key part of our commitment to a positive and supportive working environment.
Laithes Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to join our dedicated team.
Visits are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact Ruslana Yarmolyuk on 01226 281255.
Apply online at https://barnsley.engageats.co.uk/. Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with Mrs Hayley Gunn, via the school office or using h.gunn@ecmtrust.co.uk to discuss the post further. The closing date for applications is 20th November 2026.
Supporting documents:
Interviews will take place within the next week starting 23rd November 2026. For any further details regarding the position, please contact the school on 01226 281255 (between 9am and 3pm)
Please note for this post you will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The Every Child Matters Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level. Laithes Primary School is an equal opportunities employer.
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Salary range
- £26,816.74 - £29,279.62 per year