Higher Level Teaching Assistant

NON CYC VACANCY

SCHOOL VACANCY

Carr Infant School is looking for a positive and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to complement the work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision.

You will have HLTA status or QTS/QTLS and GCSE qualifications in maths and English at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, alongside significant experience of working with children in an educational setting and planning and delivering intervention programmes for children with a range of needs. You will have the skills to work alongside class teachers and our school SENCo to ensure that children are able to access an ambitious curriculum and make positive progress against their own personal targets. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is calm, caring and consistent in their approach, who is committed to maintaining our high standards and wants to make a difference, and who is willing to 'go that extra mile' to better the life chances of our children.

To find out more about the role and to apply online, visit https://excellearningtrust.org.uk/careers/

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and as such shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview.

Closing date: Sunday 1 November 2026 at 12 midnight

Interview date: Friday 6 November 2026

City of York Council (CYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools, academies and external organisations (third parties). CYC are not responsible for the recruitment and employment practices of these third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment or employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.