HLTA

Teaching Vacancies; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ravensthorpe CE (VC) Junior School in Dewsbury is seeking an enthusiastic HLTA to join our four-form entry school. You will work across all year groups in KS2, providing targeted support for small groups and delivering PPA and cover relief to ensure learning continuity.

We value an inclusive, supportive approach within our church school, where safeguarding and pupil welfare are central. The successful candidate will contribute to our vibrant, diverse community and help every child reach their

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the KS2 curriculum.
• Ability to work across all year groups and deliver PPA and cover relief.
• Experience in supporting small groups of children.
• Commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support for small groups of children.
• Deliver PPA across KS2 and provide cover relief across the school.
• Work across all KS2 year groups to support pupils’ learning.
• Uphold safeguarding and promote an inclusive school culture.

Skills

KS2 curriculum knowledge

PPA delivery

Small group support

Cover relief

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

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 the school offers its staff

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 children who genuinely love coming to school and are eager to learn
• Supportive parents who work in partnership with us to help every child thrive
• An attractive, stimulating and well-resourced environment where teaching and learning flourish
• A strong commitment to professional development opportunities for all staff members – because when our team grows, our children flourish

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.