14 days remaining to apply

  • Closing date

    2 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    18 November 2025

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: Monday to Friday, 32h 10m per week

Contract type

Fixed term - Until 31/08/26 in the first instance

Full-time equivalent salary

£34000

What skills and experience we're looking for

Ravensthorpe CE (VC) Junior School is a four-form entry school situated in an ethnically and religiously diverse community. We are very proud of the progress that all of our pupils make during their time with us which is evidenced in our excellent SATs results over recent years. In our most recent Ofsted inspection (February 2023), we were graded Good: ‘Pupils are safe and happy at this friendly, welcoming school. Their conduct is exemplary in lessons and around school.’

Ours is a highly inclusive church school and spirituality underpins our values and culture. The Headteacher and Governors wish to appoint a highly motivated and inspiring HLTA to work across all year groups in KS2. You will provide support for small groups of children and will be expected to carry out PPA and cover relief across school. You should have a good knowledge and understanding of the KS2 curriculum. We are a vibrant and happy community committed to nurturing and developing each child and member of staff to achieve their best.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

  • a Church school at the heart of our diverse community
  • children who are motivated and enthusiastic and who enjoy coming to school
  • supportive parents who work well with the school
  • an attractive, stimulating and well-resourced environment
  • a commitment to your professional development

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
413 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01924 907082

Arranging a visit to Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office.ravensthorpejun@kirkleeseducation.uk.

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