Educational Teaching Assistant

St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional learning & development

National networking opportunities

Support from wider Trust

Job summary

St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy in Dewsbury is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a values-driven, community-focused school. The post offers the chance to contribute to student outcomes within a strong Catholic tradition and a collaborative leadership team.

The successful applicant will support learners across the 11-18 range, work with staff to raise attainment, and participate in ongoing professional development and school improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Has vision, energy and enthusiasm for learning.
• Is proactive, innovative and focused on student outcomes.
• Is an inspirational, ambitious person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Has a proven track record of delivering and shaping high quality outcomes for young people.
• Is an advocate of partnership working and community engagement.
• Is a highly effective practitioner with excellent student outcomes and high expectations of all learners and professionals.
• Has an appreciation for and commitment to broadening the experiences of young people.

Skills

Visionary learner

Energetic

Innovative

Communication skills

Outcomes driven

Partnership working

Job description

Introduction from the Headteacher

Thank you for taking an interest in this exciting role.

It is my pleasure to welcome you to St John Fisher, an 11-18 voluntary aided Catholic Academy with approximately 1000 students on roll.

We seek to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful school.

St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy has entered a new era of success, growth and pride.

Our students are some of the most inspirational young people you will ever meet. They are polite, friendly, kind and caring. They are supportive of one another and the school. Our staff are the same; dedicated professionals, committed to improving the outcomes and life chances of our young people. Many of our teachers are ex-pupils of the school. There is a special feel about this traditional yet forward-looking Catholic school, simply put, it’s a wonderful place to work.

We were inspected by Ofsted in March 2025 and our report reflects how much we have improved in the last 2 years. In December 2025 we were judged to be Outstanding for Catholic Life and Mission in our statutory Diocesan inspection. St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy is a great school and you need to see it for yourself. Our academic results continue to improve year on year, and we are committed to our students and school community to create a high performing school.

Therefore, we need the best support for our students. As our students’ numbers continue to grow, we seek to appoint the best people to support our continued improvement

We can offer you a wonderful student body, a thriving sixth form, a friendly and supportive senior team and a school overseen by a highly experienced and dedicated governing body who work closely with the school to ensure its continued success.

Your professional development is important to us, and our recent transformation has been made possible by the creation of a staff and student team who are committed to the school’s future. Every member of our community is valued and as we continue to move forward, we will continue to invest in all practice which will improve the daily experience of our children. A bespoke programme of professional development, led by highly experienced senior leaders, focusing on bringing out the best from staff, is an entitlement for all teachers and support staff.

We are looking for someone who:

• has vision, energy and enthusiasm for learning
• is proactive, innovative and focused on student outcomes
• is an inspirational, ambitious person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• has a proven track record of delivering and shaping high quality outcomes for young people
• is an advocate of partnership working and community engagement
• is a highly effective practitioner with excellent student outcomes and high expectations of all learners and professionals
• has an appreciation for and commitment to broadening the experiences of young people

In return we can offer:

• the opportunity to work in an excellent Academy with a talented and committed team of staff
• a dynamic and thriving student body who deserve the best
• the support and shared purpose of the wider Trust
• a competitive salary
• excellent career opportunities and access to a comprehensive programme of professional learning and development
• national networking opportunities
• a commitment to your own professional development