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Primary
High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Reference Number ELTJUN2619
Working Hours: 32.5
Working Weeks: Term time only plus 5 days
Salary Scale Range: NJC SCP 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
The role is to support teaching and learning in our resource base provision for up to 12 primary age children with complex Communication and Interaction/Cognition and learning needs (this is a joint venture with the Local Authority).
We are looking to appoint someone who is passionate about the rights of children with SEND and ambitious for their achievement every day. Someone who shows compassion, resilience and patience in their care for children with SEND.
You will benefit from a newly refurbished setting, with high quality resources within a developing workspace. You will be supported by the existing team of Class Teacher and 2 TA’s. The appointed candidate will work alongside our highly experienced SENDCo and will be well-supported by the SEND Teacher within the resource.
We are aiming, through this appointment to create increased capacity within the team, which will support future development.
Come and join the team – be bothered!
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
- Demonstrates high expectations of positive behaviour for learning
- Will be committed to the role, our values and our school team
- Is able, to work as part of a team to make 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
Monday - 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: Monday 29th June 12pm
Interview Date: Friday 3rd 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.