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HLTA - Higher Level Teaching Assistant

We are an inner city, ethnically and socially diverse, Church of England Primary School, with a caring heart and an ambitious plan to achieve the best possible outcomes for all our children.   In June 2025, Ofsted recognised that, “a sense of kindness permeates through this school”.  We have a strong team ethos, excellent resources and facilities, and a commitment to outdoor learning and the full use of our amazing grounds.  If you have a proven track record of good and outstanding practice, a passion for seeing children reach their potential and a commitment to self-development and team work, you might be the person we are looking for. 

We are seeking to appoint a motivated member of staff to take the pivotal role of Higher-Level Teaching Assistant for two days per week to support internal cover arrangements across Reception to Year 6, potentially through our all year-round forest schools programme.  Please state your curriculum and key stage strengths, as well as experience to date.  We are particularly interested in someone who has experience or passion for outdoor learning and the forest school approach.

We are looking for someone who has:

•             Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. 

·               The ability to plan and deliver high quality, engaging lessons.

•             Commitment to the provision of high-quality support for learning within whole class teaching and through small group interventions.  

•             High expectations of themselves and the children.

•             Confidence and is a successful team player.

•             The ability to form excellent relationships with children, staff and families.

•             A sense of fun, enthusiasm, initiative and drive, along with a passion for outdoor learning and forest schools.

In return we can offer you:

•             A passionate and supportive leadership team, who will value your contribution to the strategic development of the school.

•             A friendly and committed wider school team.

·               A beautiful school building with extensive grounds including a dedicated forest school’s area and allotment.

•             The support of an experienced and highly committed governing body.

•             Opportunities for continuing professional development, including training courses and networking with other schools.

•             Access to comprehensive and enhanced wellbeing package including physiotherapy, GP appointments, menopause support, counselling, men’s health, financial guidance and more.

Come and Visit Us:

We would love to show you around our wonderful school, giving you the opportunity to see us in action and answer any questions you may have. Please contact the school office on 0113 336 7401 or by email to [email protected] to arrange a visit.

How to apply:

Application packs can be downloaded from our school website and applications returned by email to: [email protected].  All candidates should be aware that, as part of our due diligence checks, we will perform an online search of any candidates who are shortlisted and references will be contacted.  We will also carry out an enhanced disclosure and barring check (DBS) on appointment and before induction.  We are committed to adhering to safer recruitment requirements for all appointments.

Closing date: Monday 06 July 2026 at 12 noon

Shortlisting: Monday 06 July 2026

Interviews to be held: Friday 10 July 2026

SEN (Special Educational Needs) Support Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Support Assistant to join our caring and hardworking staff team at Burley St Matthias. The position involves working with some of our children with more complex SEND needs, including supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis as well as supporting class teachers with group work. Experience in supporting children with special educational needs is desirable, but not essential; full support and training will be given. A daily lunchtime duty is part of the role for all our classroom support staff.

Grade:  B1 scale points 4-6 £25,185 to £25,989 (FTE) £13.45 to £13.47 per hour (term time only) – one-year contract in the first instance

Hours:  33.75 hours per week term time only

Closing date: Thursday 9th July 2026 at 9am

Interview date: Friday 10th July 2026

Start date: On completion of Safer Recruitment Checks

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