Primary school HLTA role

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference PRI HLTA_1793012580
Closing date November 25, 2026
Location Leeds, United Kingdom
Status Contract
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Job Title: Primary school HLTA role

Location: Leeds and the surrounding areas

The Role:

Veritas Education are looking for a Primary school HLTA role across KS1 and KS2. We want someone that is passionate about supporting children's learning and helping them achieve their full potential. You will need a Higher-Level teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification to be in this role. You will build positive relationships with pupils and help them overcome barriers to their learning whilst working alongside colleagues and family members to create a positive, inclusive environment where every child can succeed.

  • Implement effective strategies to manage and de- escalate challenging behaviour.
  • Delivering pre planned academic work to classes, ensuring the pupils remain engaged and supported.
  • Be able to record and report on pupils' progress, behaviours and interventions.
  • Covering classes during teacher absence.

    • The School and Requirements:

    You could be dealing with children that have various SEND needs so your learning approach needs to be adaptable and can meet the needs of the children. Previous experience in a school setting is essential. Both part-time and full time positions available.

  • You can demonstrate strong behaviour management skills and the ability to engage and motivate learners.
  • Excellent communication to be able to build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
  • Have a proactive, positive and adaptable approach.
  • Can confidently plan, assist deliver and adapt learning to meet academic requirements to meet a range of different needs and age groups.

    • Why Choose Veritas Education?

  • Veritas Education are a well-established education recruitment company, working across the Leeds, Yorkshire and Northeast regions, working with a large number of different schools, settings and educational trusts.
  • We offer a number of CPD courses and training to our staff members, where they can access over 80 different courses free of charge, to help develop your sector knowledge and skill set!
  • A specialist consultant on hand to help support you through the registration process, bookings and your career steps!
  • Veritas Education can offer Team Teach Level 2 to all of their support staff and teachers.

    • For further information, please contact Mia Wheeler on 0113 403 2200 - mwheeler@veritas-education.com

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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