Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Ravensthorpe CE (VC) Junior School

Kirklees Council; Dewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ravensthorpe CE (VC) Junior School in Dewsbury is seeking a dedicated HLTA to join our vibrant team. You will work across KS2, delivering targeted small-group support and providing PPA and cover relief to ensure smooth teaching and learning across the school.

As a four-form entry school in a diverse community, we value safeguarding, inclusion and professional development for staff. The role requires enthusiasm and a strong understanding of KS2.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum and ability to support and challenge learners.
• Experience delivering PPA time and providing cover relief across a school.
• Commitment to safeguarding and working within a church school ethos.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support for small groups of children in KS2.
• Deliver PPA cover and class relief across the school as needed.
• Work across all year groups to support teaching and learning in a four-form entry setting.

Skills

KS2 curriculum knowledge

PPA delivery

Cover supervision

Job description

Are you ready to inspire young minds and make a real difference in a thriving school community? Ravensthorpe CE (VC) Junior School is looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated HLTA to join our vibrant team.

We are a four-form entry school at the heart of an ethnically and religiously diverse community and we are incredibly proud of what our pupils achieve during their time with us as shown in our excellent SATs results. In our most recent Ofsted inspection (February 2023), we were graded Good, with inspectors noting: 'Pupils are safe and happy at this friendly, welcoming school. Their conduct is exemplary in lessons and around school.'

As a highly inclusive church school, spirituality underpins everything we do – our values, our culture, and our commitment to nurturing every child and staff member to reach their full potential. The Headteacher and Governors are seeking to employ an inspiring HLTA who will work across all year groups in KS2, providing targeted support for small groups of children and delivering PPA and cover relief across the school. You will need a strong knowledge and understanding of the KS2 curriculum, along with the passion and drive to help every child succeed.

What we can offer you:

• A Church school at the heart of our diverse community– where spirituality and values shape everything we do
• Motivated and enthusiastic childrenwho genuinely love coming to school and are eager to learn
• Supportive parentswho work in partnership with us to help every child thrive
• An attractive, stimulating and well-resourced environmentwhere teaching and learning flourish
• A strong commitment to professional development opportunitiesfor all staff members – because when our team grows, our children flourish

Ready to find out more?

We would love to meet you! Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged – come and experience our friendly atmosphere for yourself. More information can be found on our school website, www.ravensthorpejuniorschool.co.uk.

If you'd like further information about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact our Business Manager Natalie Stalmach on 01924 907082.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.