Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Organisations

Field Lane Primary School

Hours

32.5 per week, term time only including training days

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Burnsall Road, Rastrick HD6 3JT

Position type

Permanent

Salary

NJC Scale Points , £30,024 - £31,022 per annum FTE. The actual salary is £22,619 - £23,371 per annum, based on working 32.5 hours per week, term time only (inc. training days).

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Field Lane Primary School

About this Role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational person to join our team.

Field Lane Primary School is part of the Polaris Multi Academy Trust, who are a successful and expanding Trust, currently comprising of 6 Academies and 1 Private Day Care Nursery. We have a strong commitment to continuing professional development and training and our committed and enthusiastic team support teaching staff with a bespoke CPD programme focused on the development of the 'craft' of teaching.

We have a relentless focus on developing the best teaching possible that ensures student outcomes. We have a strong focus on high standards and aspirations, built around the simple message that teaching is the most important thing we do.

Core Purpose

• To complement the professional work of teachers by undertaking a specialist role working collaboratively with teaching staff and other support staff to enhance the development and education of all pupils, including those that are SEND and/or are regarded as vulnerable.
• To meet the specific needs of individual pupils, or a small group of pupils, as directed by teaching staff and in line with their individual needs.
• To undertake class supervision for whole classes, delivering prepared work from the agreed schemes of work, under guidance and support of the classroom teacher.

• To provide a visible, high-profile presence in the school that supports:

• the delivery of a calm and orderly environment in and outside of the classroom.

• excellent standards of pupil behaviour.
• To deliver programmes that support identified pupils to access their lessons.
• To liaise with all relevant staff to support pupils' progress and overall development.

What we offer

• A strong support team which is focused on providing a first class service for the academy.
• An environment that supports professional development.
• Opportunities to share and develop good practice.
• Rewards, Benefits and Discount Platform - You Star
• Free Gym Access (at Rastrick High School).
• Onsite Carpark.
• Discounted Nursery (at Smarties Nursery).

What you offer

• Experience of teaching (or other relevant learning environments), covering groups or whole classes.
• Basic experience of planning, either for lessons or for extra-curricular activities.
• Basic experience of assessing student progress and contributing to assessment processes.
• Ability to work with and contribute to your team.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy competency.
• Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
• The ability to build good working relationships.
• The ability to promote positive behaviour.

Please refer to the Job Pack, where you'll find a copy of the full job description and the personspecification.

We are interested in individuals who are passionate about their skills and abilities and about making a difference. We have a strong focus on high standards and aspirations and welcome candidates who are professional and enjoy working as part of a team.

If that sounds like you, and you want to be challenged in a supportive environment then please apply to be part of our team.

Hours

This role is part time, term time only - including training days. You will be working 32.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks and probation period.

How to apply:

Click the 'apply now' button or visit My New Term website to complete our online application form.

Closing date:

Online application forms must be submitted by 23 November 2025.

Interview Date:

Proposed: TBC

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks and a probation period.

Closing date

23 November 2025, 11:55 PM