What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Be part of our school’s exciting future and make a real impact! We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Higher Level teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dynamic team as we look to expand our age range from September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting teaching and learning across school. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to plan and deliver whole class teaching, cover teacher absences, and contribute to the development of our curriculum.
We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, a ‘can do’ mentality, and the drive and determination to ensure that the pupils with whom you work with can overcome barriers to learning and progress; helping to keep them safe, happy and successful throughout their time with us.
The vacancy is for a full time (27.5 hours per week), term time only position.
What the school offers its staff
Rothwell Victoria Junior School is a ‘Good’ school in South Leeds.
Our most recent Ofsted inspection (May 2023) states:
‘Parents are overwhelmingly positive about their children’s experiences at Victoria Junior School. Staff know the pupils well and put them at the heart of everything they do. The school’s vision and values are evident in the day-to-day life of the school. Leaders expect pupils to work hard and show care and respect to others’.
We can offer the successful candidate:
• Fantastic children with a desire to learn
• A welcoming and friendly team
• A caring and supportive environment, committed to professional development
School visits are strongly encouraged. If you would like to visit the school prior to applying, appointments will be on Thursday 3rd April at 9:00am or 3:30pm. Please call the school office to book onto one of these sessions or email recruitment@victoria-jun.leeds.sch.uk
The closing date for completed applications is 12noon on Monday 21st April 2025.
Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday 6th May 2025
Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Further details about the role
Further information including job description and application forms can be found and downloaded from our website.
Application forms and job packs can also be requested by emailing recruitment@victoria-jun.leeds.sch.uk
All completed applications should be returned to recruitment@victoria-jun.leeds.sch.uk by the date and time stated.
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.