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

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: office@stjohnsji.co.uk by 12pm on Friday 9th May 2025. Interviews: Week beginning 19th May 2025. Visits to school are also warmly welcomed by prior arrangement with the Headteacher, Mrs J Grindley, please call 01484 644444.
Further information about the school can be found by visiting our website at www.stjohnsji.co.uk
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

Please refer the Job description for details