Job Title: KS1/KS2 HLTA/Teaching Assistant

Location: East of York

Salary: -88.92115

Job Type: Full time

Start Date: September 2025

We are looking for a flexible and experienced HLTA/Teaching Assistant to join a friendly school team for the start of the new academic year in September 2025. This is a temporary role to support classroom cover during the first few weeks of term, with the potential for extension.

The successful candidate will work primarily in Key Stage 1 or 2, providing a mix of 1:1 and general classroom support, as well as HLTA cover for teacher release time/PPA. The role also includes lunchtime supervision duties.

• Working Pattern (24 hours/week):
• Monday: 8:45 - 12:10
• Tuesday: 8:45 - 12:10 & 13:10 - 15:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch)
• Wednesday: 8:45 - 12:10 & 12:10 - 12:45 (lunch cover)
• Thursday: 8:45 - 12:00, 12:30 - 13:10 (lunch cover), 13:10 - 14:55 (30-min unpaid lunch)
• Friday: 8:45 - 12:00, 12:30 - 13:10 (30-min unpaid lunch)

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide classroom support to pupils and teachers across Key Stages.
• Deliver planned lessons and activities during teacher PPA time (HLTA duties).
• Offer 1:1 or small group support as needed.
• Assist with classroom organisation and resource preparation.
• Supervise pupils during lunchtime (minimum 2 duties per week).
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant (essential).
• HLTA experience or qualification (desirable).
• Confident in leading learning activities and covering classes.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible, proactive, and reliable.
• Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits of working with Yorkshire Education:

• The opportunity to work within local primary schools on a flexible basis.
• Fair and competitive rates of pay.
• A team of dedicated recruitment consultants who aim to find a job role best suited to you.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
  

Please be aware that the successful applicants for this position must pass all background safer recruiting checks and possess a thorough knowledge and awareness of safeguarding and child protection.

If you would like to apply for the position of KS1/KS2 HLTA/Teaching Assistant, please call Meg Atkinson at Yorkshire Education, or apply with your CV via the application link.