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High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Reference Number ELTMAY2626
Working Hours: 13
Working Weeks: Term time only plus 2 days
Salary Scale Range: Starting at NJC 18
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Location: Yarm Primary School, Spitalfields, Yarm, TS15 9HF
About us
At Yarm Primary we believe in maximising the potential of all members of our learning community. Therefore as a school we develop collaborative working and provide a creative nurturing learning environment where quality first teaching empowers pupils to be life-long learners.
We are inclusive and promote a culture of mutual respect and high expectation.
We want our children to be happy, to have high self-esteem and to develop confidence in themselves and their abilities, so that they can learn to handle new situations and accept the challenges that life (in the outside world) has to offer, even when those challenges might seem unfair.
About the role
We are looking to appoint a passionate, highly motivated and dedicated HLTA, who will work with the Vice Principal and a Teaching Assistant colleague in developing a nurture group for pupils from Early Years and KS1. The successful candidate will be supporting to provide a safe, happy and aspirational learning environment and is expected to interact with colleagues on a professional level in order to promote a mutual understanding of the schools vision and values.
What we are looking for
Someone who:
- Can communicate effectively and work in a team environment.
- Is patient, calm and has a good sense of humour
- Demonstrate high expectations of positive behaviour for learning
- Will be committed to the role, our values and our school team
- Is able, through a 0.4 contract, to make a positive impact on our children and their development
What we can offer
- Enthusiastic children, who are ready and willing to learn and explore
- Excellent CPD opportunities
- A supportive, friendly and safe school community
- Modern facilities in a spacious environment.
- A strong sense of community and family atmosphere
- An opportunity to work in a school with high expectations and the capacity for continued further improvement.
Working arrangements
Thursday and Friday 8.45am – 3.45pm
For more information, please contact Jill Wood – school Principal – via the school office – 01642 782731
Details of visits to school are welcome please contact the school office on 01642 782731
How to apply
You can apply for this position by visiting The Enquire Learning Trust
Closing date and time: Friday 26th June at 12pm
Interview Date: Thursday 2nd July
DBS/Safeguarding Statement
The Enquire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this post involves access to children or vulnerable adults, the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS