Higher Level Teaching Assistant
| Company: | Heartwood Learning Trust. |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £17,848 - £19,339 |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | York, YO26 6JT |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 13 Aug 2026 |
Summary
About this Role
We are seeking an exceptional Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant, inclusive, and high-performing primary school where every child is nurtured and celebrated.
At Poppleton Ousebank, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and stimulating environment that supports academic excellence and emotional wellbeing. We have a strong ethos of collaboration, a commitment to continuous professional development, and a dedicated team who works tirelessly to ensure every child reaches their potential.
We need a Higher Level Teaching Assistant who:
Can support pupils in their social and emotional wellbeing, and develop and implement related social, health and physical programmes
Actively participates in the development, implementation and monitoring of systems relating to attendance and integration e.g. registration and pastoral systems etc.
Can nurture and engage positively with all children, including those with special educational needs, on a regular basis
Has experience of working with children on a 1:1 basis and planning and delivering small group work, across a range of abilities
Can support behaviour constructively, promoting self-control and independence using restorative approaches and trauma informed practice
Is an exemplary staff member who is able to secure high standards of engagement, effective communication with children, staff, parents and visitors
Is able to demonstrate energy and dynamism and keen to make a difference
Is someone who sets high standards for their own work.
Is a team player who listens to and values the opinions of others, while bringing their own ideas and initiative.
Related jobs
Advanced Teaching Assistant
£16,758 to £17,293 per year, pro rata
Heartwood Learning Trust.
York, North Yorkshire
On-sitePermanentPart timeMidday Supervisory Assistant
from £4,304 per year, pro rata
Heartwood Learning Trust.
York, North Yorkshire
On-sitePermanentPart timeAdvanced Teaching Assistant
£20,401 to £21,052 per year
Heartwood Learning Trust.
Skelton
On-sitePermanentFull time