Higher Level Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy in Dewsbury is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning across the school. The academy serves around 1000 students in the 11-18 age range and is part of a dynamic Catholic school community.

The successful candidate will work with class teachers, contribute to pupil progress, and benefit from a bespoke programme of professional development to help raise attainment and life chances for learners.

Qualifications

• Has vision, energy and enthusiasm for learning.
• Proactive, innovative and focused on student outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work in a Catholic academy with a supportive team.

Skills

Vision for learning

Energetic

Enthusiasm for learning

Proactive

Innovative

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant at St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy

New

Job Reference: EDV/2026/SJFCVA/30761

Location: Oxford Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4LL

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Part-Time

Salary: Salary competitive & excellent

Hours Per Week: 32.5

Closing Date: Midnight, Mon 5th Oct, 2026

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): TBC

About this Role

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
• the opportunity to work in an excellent Academy with a talented and committed team of staff
• is proactive, innovative and focused on student outcomes
• a dynamic and thriving student body who deserve the best
• is an inspirational, ambitious person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• the support and shared purpose of the wider Trust
• has a proven track record of delivering and shaping high quality outcomes for young people
• a competitive salary
• is an advocate of partnership working and community engagement
• excellent career opportunities and access to a comprehensive programme of professional learning and development
• is a highly effective practitioner with excellent student outcomes and high expectations of all learners and professionals
• national networking opportunities
• has an appreciation for and commitment to broadening the experiences of young people
• a commitment to your own professional development