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HLTA Vacancy

EYFS – level 3 – HLTA Learning Support

Location

Upper Nidderdale Primary Federation

Vacancy

31.25 hrs

Monday to Friday 8.45-3.30 (30 mins lunchtime)

Contract Type

Variable hours

Grade

C/D – G depending on experience

Weekend Working

No

Application Closing Date

Monday 22 June 2026

Interview Date

Friday 26 June 2026

Venue for Interview

TBC

Start date: Monday 7 September 2026

Advert Details

We are looking for someone who is proactive and loves working with children, is hard working and committed to energetic learning to join our fantastic team.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has a good understanding of how children learn and develop.
  • Has experience of working in a school, ideally with mixed aged classes.
  • Is able to support the class teacher in meeting the needs of all children.
  • Is able to deliver programmes of work for focus groups of pupils under the direction of the class teacher.
  • Has a good working knowledge of the EYFS framework and National Curriculum
  • Is proactive In their approach
  • Has a good understanding of Safeguarding.
  • Be professional and act with integrity, and has strong time management skills.
  • Is motivated, enthusiastic and adaptable.
  • Can show initiative and is able to work as part of a team.
  • Has excellent communication skills.

The Upper Nidderdale Primary Federation is seeking an inspiring and highly effective professional to join our team as EYFS Learning Support. 

About Us 

Our Federation operates across two primary schools under one strong and collaborative leadership structure. Our vision is Believe – Achieve – Inspire which we achieve as a team through our core values - CHAMPS

Community – Treat others as we would want to be treated ourselves

Hope – Giving confidence in what we can contribute and achieve together 

Aspiration – Believe that we can be the best version of ourselves in all we do

Mission – Living with purpose and commitment to making a positive difference

Perseverance – Not everything comes easily – keep trying to reach your goals and dreams 

Shine – Let your light shine on yourself and others 

Our schools are small, nurturing schools with mixed-age classes. We are proud to hold a Good judgements from Ofsted, as a Gold and Silver Rights Respecting School Award holders through UNICEF UK, children’s rights, wellbeing and inclusion are deeply embedded in our culture. 

Our Federation serves communities with higher-than-national proportions of pupils eligible for Pupil Premium and pupils with SEND, including EHCPs. Inclusion is not an initiative here — it defines who we are. Our leadership team is ambitious for every child and uncompromising in its drive for equity and excellence. 

If you have answered ‘yes’ to the questions, we would be interested in receiving your application for the role of HLTA for Early Years and Key Stage 1 within our federation, for which you will be supported by our leadership teams.

Additional information

We offer a wide-ranging curriculum including unique outdoor opportunities as well as a nurturing environment. Our children have the opportunity to take part in learning opportunities with children across the Federation on a regular basis.

Our CHAMPS values underpin everything we do and achieve.

As well as children flourishing, we want our staff to flourish.

Our Federation offers a wealth of experience and support for CPD and personal growth. 

Health and Wellbeing of our staff is important to us and is more than just a tick box! We have a designated Mental Health Well Being First Aider in school. 

Our staff also enjoy their Birthday day off school and a Christmas shopping day off school!

You will work alongside our supportive, happy, and hardworking team.

In return we can offer:

  • A picturesque setting in a rural area, ideal for outdoor learning
  • Children who are eager to learn
  • A forward-looking school with high expectations of all
  • A strong, supportive team within our federation of schools
  • Continual Professional Development (CPD) opportunities to further your career
  • A tight-knit community where you can make a real difference
  • A happy and hardworking team who put the children at the centre of everything they do
  • A supportive leadership team with high expectations
  • Children who enjoy learning and who make you smile every day.
  • An opportunity to work with a dedicated and supportive team within a Federation
  • A commitment to Mental Health and Well Being of staff
  • A commitment to work life balance
  • Two wellbeing paid days off per year for birthday and Christmas
  • Federation staff gym

 Please send completed application via email to: bm@uppernidderdalefed.school FAO Angela Lumley, Federation Business Manager.

The Upper Nidderdale Primary Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy, and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.

Please note that an online search will be completed for shortlisted candidates.

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYCC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes.

Key documents:

 Application Pack

 Job Application Form

Please note that an online search will be completed for shortlisted candidates.

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYCC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes.

Cleaner and Caretaker Vacancy

North Yorkshire Council are currently advertising for a Cleaner and Caretaker vacancy at St Cuthbert's CE Primary School. The position will remain open until 27th May, with shortlisting scheduled to take place shortly after the closing date. You can access the job advertisement using the following link: Cleaner and Caretaker
 
Details of the vacancy are below.
In addition to the Cleaner Caretaker role we also have a vacancy to assist with the transporting of school meals on a lunchtime - this is to bring the meals on a trolley from the school kitchen to the lunch hall each day - approx 30mins 12-12.30. 
 
 

Cleaner and Caretaker

Salary: £13.28 - £13.47 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time
Vacancy Hours:  Up to 13.5 hours per week
Location: Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire – St Cuthbert’s School
Please note this is a dual role for a Cleaner and Caretaker. We are looking for one person for both roles.
Are you looking for a cleaning role that is a little different? We have an opportunity for you to join North Yorkshire Council working at one of our schools, St Cuthberts CE School, Pateley Bridge.
You will be a valued member of our team who will be reliable, dependable and have a strong work ethic. Working for NYC as a Cleaner, you will be responsible for the cleaning duties on site including dusting, vacuuming and the cleaning of sanitary fittings.
Full training will be provided, and the hours are between 15:30 and 18:00, with some flexibility on start and finish time and totalling to 8.5 hours per week over 5 days. For this you will be paid £13.28 per hour. No weekend work!
In addition to this, we can offer the Caretaker responsibilities of unlocking the site and ensuring it is fully secure. For this we will pay you £13.28 - £13.47 per hour, for 5 hours per week. One applicant may be suitable for both roles, although we will consider each role individually. When applying online, please state in ‘supporting evidence’ whether you would like to be considered for both roles or one in particular.

What can we offer you?

You could find working for North Yorkshire Council more rewarding than you first thought:
  • Competitive rate of pay
  • Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Generous holiday entitlement starting at 28 days per year plus Bank Holidays
  • Access to a range of benefits and discounts including green car scheme, childcare vouchers and home technology scheme.
Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits.
For more information, contact Jasmin Hill – Jasmin.Hill@northyorks.gov.uk  

Key Documents

Key Dates

Closing Date: 27 May 2026
Interview Date: 03 June 2026
Interview Location: St Cuthbert’s School
 

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Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post. 
NYC is committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Council’s purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services, we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.