Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Hours: 32.5/week

Salary Scale: S01 - £34,434 - £36,363 p.a. Term Time Only (39 weeks/year)

Actual Salary: 26,017 - £27,475

Contract: Permanent

Ireland Wood Primary School is a happy, caring school with a warm, welcoming and stimulating learning environment. There is a highly professional, hardworking and dedicated staff team and supportive Governors. We value our family ethos and 'can do' attitude that enables our pupils to achieve their full potential.

We are looking to appoint a HLTA to work throughout our school covering PPA and also within classes alongside the teacher. You will be an excellent classroom practitioner able to work with creativity, inclusion, resilience and enthusiasm, whilst expecting the highest levels of success for children. You will have a proven track record of planning, preparing and assessing lessons as well a flexible approach to changing demands. You will also be able to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and keep the welfare of pupils and their families at the centre of your work.

In return we can offer:

• the opportunity to become part of a fun and friendly school community where children are at the heart of all we do
• a happy and supportive staff team
• a thorough induction process
• career development and training opportunities

For an insight into the school, please check out our school website for further information: www.irelandwood.leeds.sch.uk To apply for the role please download the job description and application form from our school website www.irelandwood.leeds.sch.uk and return completed applications to school via post or email: Harriet.armitage@irelandwood.leeds.sch.uk

Please note, if you are short-listed for interview references will be taken up immediately.

Advert closing date – Monday 1^st June 2026 – 10.00am

Interviews – Week beginning 8^th June 2026

• Application Form
• Application Pack