Horton Grange Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school in the heart of Bradford, proud to serve a vibrant and diverse community. Our pupils are curious, enthusiastic and eager to learn, and our staff are passionate about helping every child reach their potential.

We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support teaching and learning across the school and deliver lessons and interventions under the guidance of teaching staff.  They will work with individuals, small groups and whole classes, covering lessons planned when required and supporting pupils with a range of needs. 

At Horton Grange we believe that every school day counts and every child can achieve.  Our school motto, Celebrating Success Together, reflects our belief that all children take an active part in their learning journey, and all pupils experience success. As part of Exceed Academies Trust, we value collaboration, innovation and professional development. We are committed to creating a culture where staff feel supported, valued and able to grow in their careers.

If you would like to be part of our school, or would like to know more about us, please visit our school website at https://hortongrangeacademy.co.uk/

What you’ll be doing

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teachers in delivering high-quality learning experiences

• Lead lessons and learning activities in the absence of a teacher where required

• Work with individual pupils and small groups to support progress and understanding

• Assist with planning, preparation and assessment of learning activities

• Provide feedback to teachers to support pupil progress

• Help maintain a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment

• Contribute to the wider life of the school

What we can offer you

At Horton Grange, we believe that great schools are built by great people. In return, we offer:

• A supportive and hardworking staff team

• Strong support from our Trust central team, leadership and governors

• A welcoming and inclusive school environment

• High-quality Continuous Professional Development opportunities

• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme

• Secure on-site parking

• An excellent pension contribution scheme

We would warmly encourage any interested candidates to visit our school setting.  In order to do so, please contact Zieadh Pirveen on 01274 573287 to make the necessary arrangements. 

Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.  All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.

 Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice.  We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves.  We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably.  We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.

Exceed Academies Trust recognises and promotes the positive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in certain situations.  We would encourage any job applicants, who choose to utilise AI when completing a vacancy application, to thoroughly check the data prior to submission, to ensure it is accurate, factual and demonstrable.  Candidate suitability will be assessed at interview, however the recruitment process will reference information contained within the candidate’s application form.  Any information contained within application form which is found to be factually inaccurate, may result in a conditional offer of employment being withdrawn.