Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Skelmanthorpe Academy (Maternity Cover)

Schools
Primary Schools
Skelmanthorpe Academy
15 Hours per Week, Term Time Only
1
Elm Street, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9DZ
Temporary
Until 28th March 2027
9
£11,865 - £12,846

Start date Monday 1st June 2026

The Headteacher and Governing Body are seeking to appoint a dynamic, organised and enthusiastic HLTA to work with a fantastic staff team, within this caring and welcoming school community.

Skelmanthorpe Academy is a warm and welcoming village school that is committed to ensuring that the children are at the heart of everything we do. It became an academy in March 2017 and is part of the Learning Accord Multi-Academy Trust. Following OFSTED 2025 the school sustained a Good rating.

The role will be cover for PPA and management time. The post is temporary till March 2027 and is for 15 hours a week.

We are looking for a candidate who:

  • Understands the importance of learning to learn and believes that all children can achieve
  • Is committed to ensuring good or better outcomes and opportunities for pupils
  • Is able to plan and deliver lessons in EYFS, KS1/2, in consultation with the class teacher, as PPA/ Management cover
  • Works well in a team with excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Is committed to undertaking CPD as needed for the role

We can offer you:

  • A friendly, welcoming school where everyone is valued
  • Enthusiastic and motivated staff
  • Supportive and committed governors and parents
  • Commitment to school improvement and excellence for all
  • Hardworking and enthusiastic pupils, who love learning
  • Access to employee Health Care
  • Bespoke well-being package that priorities staff well-being  

Visits to the school by prior arrangement will be actively encouraged and if you would like to make an appointment to visit, please contact the School Office on 01484 863306.

Skelmanthorpe Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Contract type: Temporary until March 2027 Maternity Cover

Salary: Grade 9

Completed forms should be returned directly to the head teacher by post or by email to office@skelmanthorpeacademy.org  by 12.00pm on Friday 8th May 2026

Interviews will be held Tuesday 19th May 2026

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile.  A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
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08 May 2026, 12:00 PM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.