Teaching and Learning Assistant

Vacancy Summary

Teaching and Learning Assistant

Salary: £25,185.00 to £25,583.00 per annum (pro rata £15,687.67 to £15,935.58 per annum)

Contract Type: Term Time Only

Contract Term: Fixed Term

Phase/Establishment Type: Primary

Hours Per Week: 27.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding support to help young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, joining the Star support team might just be the best career move you ever make. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team of support staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.

Vacancy Information

About High Crags Primary Leadership Academy

High Crags Primary Leadership Academy is a primary school, with a nursery, for 2 to 11-year-olds in Shipley, West Yorkshire. We joined Star Academies in 2018 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism. We were graded as 'Good' by Ofsted during our last graded inspection in March 2019, including an 'Outstanding' grade for our early years provision. In June 2024, Ofsted carried out an ungraded inspection, concluding that High Crags Primary Leadership Academy continues to be a ‘Good’ school.

We strive for excellence in every aspect of school life, with high ambitions and expectations for all our pupils. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• A NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent.
• Experience of working with children in a school setting.
• The ability to maintain positive relationships with pupils and other adults.
• The ability to work with pupils on a one to one, small groups and whole class.

Find out more

Please download the job description and person specification for further information about the role. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please call us on 01274 584068.

To apply, go to https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/starcareers/Job/JobDetail?JobId=13071

Key Dates

Closing Date: Thursday 9 July 2026 at midnight

Interview Date: W/C Monday 13 July 2026

Proposed Start Date: Tuesday 1 September 2026

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.