Higher Level Teaching Assistant


Company:	Vacancy Filler
Salary:	£12,320 to £14,834 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wakefield, WF4 5DW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	5 Oct 2026

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Summary

Location: Horbury Primary Academy

Contract: 18 Hours, Term Time Only + 2 Inset Days

Horbury Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a proactive, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to support high-quality learning, promote an inclusive environment, and inspire pupils to achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

The Higher-Level Teaching Assistant will play a pivotal role in supporting teaching and learning across the academy, providing comprehensive PPA cover for class teachers and leading whole-class learning with confidence, enthusiasm, and professionalism. Working closely with teaching staff, the ideal candidate will contribute to the full planning, delivery, and assessment cycle, helping to ensure that all pupils receive an engaging and enriching educational experience.

The postholder will also support the effective management of classroom behaviour, creating a positive, calm, and purposeful learning environment where every child feels valued, safe, and supported to succeed. This role requires a proactive and adaptable professional with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who can work independently, use initiative effectively, and build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families. A commitment to inclusion is essential, with the ability to identify and overcome barriers to learning, respond sensitively to the diverse needs of pupils, and provide targeted support that enables every child to thrive both academically and personally.

The position is on a part-time basis working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.30am to 12.00pm, and 1.00pm to 3.30pm.

About You

The successful candidate will be…

Qualified to HLTA status (Level 4), or working towards this.

Qualified to Level 2 in English and Mathematics or equivalent.

Knowledgeable about child development and how children learn.

Able to organise, lead, and motivate a team.

An effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.

Proactive, adaptable, and able to use their own initiative.

Committed to inclusion and helping all pupils achieve their full potential.

About Place Partnership

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care, and education of young people.

Place Partnership was formed in September 2026 following the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. At the heart of Place Partnership is a commitment to building a culture where people feel valued, take pride in their place, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. At Place Partnership we are dedicated to providing high-quality education which ensures that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We invest in our people through extensive professional learning and development opportunities, and we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. As such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth. Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:

Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme

Technology scheme via SmartTech*

Access to an extensive discounts platform via ‘Place Plus’

Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans

Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.

Cycle to Work Scheme*

Free, on-site parking at every site

Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*restrictions apply

For full details of our employee benefit package, please see our recruitment pack.

Further Information

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For further details regarding this opportunity, for an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact

hr@placepartnership.com.

Closing Date: Monday 05 October 2026 at 9.00am

Interviews are expected to take place: week commencing 05 October 2026

To apply for the position, please visit

https://placepartnership.com/current-vacancies

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.

Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Place Partnership reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

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