Grade: F
Salary: £27,254 - £29,064 per annum, pro rata
Hours: 32.5 hours per week Mon-Fri 8:30am – 3:30pm (flexible working requests will be considered)
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only
Location: Thorpe Willoughby, Selby
We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our supportive and friendly team.
Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary School is a welcoming and caring school, with strong values at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment where every child is supported to achieve their full potential and receive a broad, balanced education that prepares them for the next stage of their journey.
Our aim is for pupils to leave our school as confident, independent and resilient individuals, equipped with a love of learning and the skills needed to become positive contributors to their community. To help us achieve this vision, we welcome applications from passionate, dedicated professionals who are committed to making a real difference to the lives of children and supporting them to thrive.
The role involves:
- Leading learning activities with groups and whole classes
- Covering classes during PPA time and as required
- Delivering high-quality support to help pupils access the curriculum and reach their full potential
- Promoting positive behaviour, independence and inclusion
- Monitoring pupil progress and providing constructive feedback
- Preparing and adapting learning resources to meet a range of needs
- Safeguarding pupils and support their wellbeing
The successful candidate will:
- Be flexible and able to work across the primary age range
- Have excellent English and Maths skills
- Be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Have a good understanding of the National Curriculum and be able to secure good progress through teaching whole classes and interventions
- Support and uphold our school values
- Have a ‘can do’ mentality, enthusiasm, drive and a commitment to the achievement of all
- An understanding, knowledge and commitment to safeguarding all pupils
As a school we can offer:
- The opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic, supportive and caring staff team
- Professional development opportunities
- Polite, well-mannered pupils who are eager to learn
- Supportive Governors and leadership team
The school is passionate about equality, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and we expect all staff and volunteers to embody this commitment. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive relevant training at induction and throughout their employment at the school. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing, and other vetting checks.
The post is subject to an ENHANCED DBS check.
Key Dates:
Closing date for applications: Sunday 12th July 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 15th July 2026
Expected start date: Monday 7th September 2026
Key Documents:
Job Description & Person Specification
Application Form
If you have any further questions or would like to visit the school please contact Karen Burnley on 01757 703996 or email: [email protected]
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