Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Poppleton Ousebank Primary School

We are seeking an exceptional Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant, inclusive, and high-performing primary school where every child is nurtured and celebrated.

At Poppleton Ousebank, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and stimulating environment that supports academic excellence and emotional wellbeing. We have a strong ethos of collaboration, a commitment to continuous professional development, and a dedicated team who works tirelessly to ensure every child reaches their potential.  

We need a Higher Level Teaching Assistant who:

• Can support pupils in their social and emotional wellbeing, and develop and implement related social, health and physical programmes

• Actively participates in the development, implementation and monitoring of systems relating to attendance and integration e.g. registration and pastoral systems etc.

• Can nurture and engage positively with all children, including those with special educational needs, on a regular basis

• Has experience of working with children on a 1:1 basis and planning and delivering small group work, across a range of abilities 

• Can support behaviour constructively, promoting self-control and independence using restorative approaches and trauma informed practice 

• Is an exemplary staff member who is able to secure high standards of engagement, effective communication with children, staff, parents and visitors

• Is able to demonstrate energy and dynamism and keen to make a difference

• Is someone who sets high standards for their own work. 

• Is a team player who listens to and values the opinions of others, while bringing their own ideas and initiative. 

 In supporting our school you will get:

• To work with amazing children who are respectful, kind and friendly at all times.Pupils’ behaviour across the school is exemplary. Pupils are proud to be a part of Poppleton Ousebank Primary School. They treat their school and each other with high levels of respect. Ofsted 2024. 

• To work with a very supportive and dedicated team of staff who 'go over and above' to ensure all children get the very best.Leaders have prioritised the well-being of staff. The staff feel well supported by the senior leadership team. They are proud to work in this school.  Ofsted 2024

• To work in a community with team spirit in abundance, where parents actively encourage and help our children and staff

• Access to professional development and training

• A culture where staff wellbeing is prioritised including an expectation that staff are not expected to respond to emails outside of working hours

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and wellbeing support

• To work with very supportive governing body, parents and children

Job Details

Hours of Work: 28.75, Term Time Only

Position Type: Permanent Post

Line Manager: Principal

Travel Required: No 

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.  You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process.  Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place on 21st August 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.