Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - St John’s CE (A) J & I School

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their nurturing environment at St John's School. This role involves supporting the learning and welfare of children, delivering interventions, and providing pastoral care, particularly for those with special educational needs. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos and commitment to safeguarding, making it an ideal place for passionate educators. If you're enthusiastic about making a difference in children's lives and supporting their educational journey, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Essential NVQ Level 4 or equivalent HLTA qualification required.
• Experience working with children with special educational needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and welfare of children at St John's School.
• Deliver interventions and classroom support under guidance of senior leaders.

Skills

Experience with children with SEMH needs

Pastoral support

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 4 or equivalent HLTA qualification

Job description

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Hours

32.5 Monday – Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm OR 26 hours Monday -Thursday

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

St Johns CE (A) J & I School

Hours

32.5 Monday – Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm OR 26 hours Monday -Thursday

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Fieldhead, Off Leymoor Road, Golcar, Huddersfield HD7 4QQ

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

01.09.2025 - 17.07.2026

Grade

9

Salary

£23,840 - £25,890

Advert Wording

To commence: September 2025 or sooner if possible

‘Growing together in one family’

St John’s is a village school with a friendly and welcoming environment, we are a school driven by our school vision of growing together in one family. This is at the core of our school and supported through our values of love, friendship, forgiveness, respect and honesty. We pride ourselves on being a nurturing and inclusive school who successfully support the needs of all our children. Our most recent OFSTED report in November 2023 praised our children for their impeccable behaviour in lessons and for the positive relationships between children and staff. The Inspectors praised our SEN provision and the opportunities our school provides for all children.

Due to the retirement of our experienced HLTA at Easter, we have an exciting opportunity for the right person at St John’s School. The Headteacher and Governors are seeking to appoint, an enthusiastic and dedicated colleague, in the role as Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), who will work as part of a team including teachers and other support staff to support the learning and welfare of the children at St John’s.

We are looking for a HLTA who would support our vision and values. They will be responsible for some PPA cover under the guidance of senior leaders, cover classes for short term absence and be responsible for delivering a wide range of interventions and classroom support. Our HLTA’s at St John’s works closely with our SENDCO to help plan interventions across school and support other support staff in their role. Part of this role will also involve providing pastoral support for children 1:1 and in small groups to meet their varied needs. Experience of working with children with SEMH needs and delivering pastoral interventions is desirable.

It is essential that you hold NVQ level 4 or an equivalent HLTA qualification. Please see the attached pack for further information.

We are offering a school which has an established whole school Christian ethos which maintains excellent academic standards and behaviour for all pupils. Our children are eager to learn and are involved in their own learning. We are a friendly, welcoming school where everyone is valued, with enthusiastic and motivated staff, supportive and committed governors and parents.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be conditional upon appropriate checks via the Disclosure & Barring Service.

To Apply, Download The Attached Application Form, Complete And Return, To The School Either By Post At The Above Address Or Email

Further information about the school can be found by visiting our website at

Please note – previous applicants need not apply.

Thank you for your interest in the role of HLTA at our school.

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Closing date

09 May 2025, 12:00 PM

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