A welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Leeds, West Yorkshire is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to play a key role in supporting high-quality teaching, pupil achievement, and inclusive learning across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Job Overview

This secondary school is looking for a confident and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join its supportive learning team on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will take on an enhanced classroom role, delivering planned learning activities, leading small-group interventions, and providing high-quality academic and pastoral support to pupils with varying abilities and learning needs.

Working closely with qualified teachers, the school's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team, and senior leadership, you will help maintain excellent classroom standards, promote pupil independence, and contribute to a positive and engaging learning environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teaching assistant looking to take greater responsibility and make a meaningful impact on students' educational development.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons and learning activities to whole classes under the direction and supervision of qualified teaching staff.

• Lead targeted one-to-one and small-group interventions to strengthen literacy, numeracy, and overall academic achievement.

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), adapting teaching approaches and resources to meet individual learning requirements.

• Monitor and assess pupil progress, providing constructive feedback to teachers and contributing to personalised learning strategies.

• Promote positive behaviour management, classroom engagement, and an inclusive learning environment that encourages pupil confidence and independence.

• Collaborate with teaching staff, the SENDCo, and pastoral teams to support curriculum delivery, classroom organisation, and effective learning interventions.

Role Overview & Specifications

• Start Date: To be confirmed

• Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract

• Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

• Salary / Pay Rate: Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications

• Key Stages: Key Stage 3 & Key Stage 4 (Secondary Education)

Candidate Requirements

• Recognised Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status or equivalent relevant qualifications and substantial classroom experience.

• Proven experience supporting secondary-aged pupils, including delivering planned learning activities and leading classroom interventions.

• Strong knowledge of the secondary curriculum, effective behaviour management strategies, and inclusive teaching practices.

• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills, with the confidence to manage whole-class learning under teacher supervision.

• An enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply), alongside a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.

How to Apply: Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this exciting full-time, permanent Higher Level Teaching Assistant opportunity at a secondary school in Leeds, West Yorkshire.