Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Vacancy Summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Contract: Permanent Contract, Full time, TTO

Scale: Band 8, SCP 17-22, pro rata, (Actual salary £25,591.05)

Vacancy Information

Bankfoot Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our hard-working and dedicated team. The successful candidate will support teaching and learning across the school, deliver high-quality interventions, and take responsibility for leading whole class learning when required.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting learning across school
• Planning and delivering targeted interventions
• Covering classes in the absence of the teacher
• Supporting assessment and providing feedback to pupils and staff
• Working collaboratively with teachers to enhance learning outcomes

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds HLTA status, is working towards it, or ability to meet the HLTA Professional Standards (see below)
• Has strong classroom management and communication skills
• Is committed, proactive, and passionate about improving children’s learning
• Works well as part of a team
• Demonstrates high expectations for all pupils

We offer:

• A small, one-form entry community-oriented school
• A supportive, friendly team
• Opportunities for professional development
• A positive, inclusive school environment

Visits to the school

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by prior arrangement, you will not be disadvantaged if you are unable to visit. Please contact Sameena Hussain (HR Manager), via email: office@bankfoot.bradford.sch.uk to arrange a mutual appointment. The visit will give you an opportunity to ask questions about the role and the school to assess if this is somewhere you would like to work.

Applications

Please ensure that all parts of the application are completed. We do not accept CVs as part of the selection process. Please ensure that you demonstrate how your experience and skills make you suitable for the position.

Shortlisting

We assess all applications against the person specification criteria using the evidence you provide in your application. This is done by a panel of senior staff. We carefully check all applications for anomalies.

Candidates who best meet the person specification will be invited to an interview. We will notify you via e-mail.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 5th January 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 12th January 2026 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and an online check.

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