Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Roberttown C of E Primary School

Schools
Primary Schools
Roberttown CE (C) J & I School
18 hours per week, Mon to Wed 8.30am – 3.30pm Term Time only + 5 days
1
Church Road, Dewsbury WF15 8BE
Permanent
Grade 9
£14,593 - £15,799

To commence September 2026

At Roberttown we are seeking to appoint a dedicated, experienced and qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our hard working, welcoming and supportive team.  Our HLTAs are an integral part of our school and complement the professional work of teachers by delivering learning activities under an agreed system of supervision.

The successful applicant will be:

  • A qualified and experienced HLTA with a passion for developing children’s learning.
  • A dedicated individual with high expectations and an understanding of raising achievement.
  • A person who has the ability and expertise to cover PPA and release time for teachers as necessary, including short term absence cover.
  • A person with a flexible attitude who is willing and able to adapt to last minute changes and work across all year groups.
  • A person who will promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
  • A hard worker with strong communication skills and an effective team player.
  • Highly passionate in their work with good organisational skills and consistently models the values of our school.
  • Be flexible and caring.
  • Have excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Be committed to contributing as part of a successful team.
  • Be passionate about enabling every child to fulfil their potential.

 We can offer you:

  • A warm and welcoming school.
  • Enthusiastic and engaged pupils who are eager to learn.
  • CPD Opportunities.

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.

If you require further information about the school you can visit the school website at Roberttown C of E Primary School - Home

To view job details and apply go to http://jobs.kirklees.gov.uk

Application forms should be returned to the Head Teacher Miss L Horsfall at the school by 9am on Tuesday 2nd June 2026. Applications may be posted or emailed to recruitment@rjis.org.uk

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.
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02 June 2026, 9:00 AM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.