Higher Level Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant (Level 3)

Salary: Band E (NJC point 12 – 15) Actual Salary: £19,131 - £20,086 (pending pay award)

Contract: Permanent, Term-time Only plus 2 days

Hours: 30 hours per week. Monday to Friday 6 hours per day, likely to be 8.30am – 3.00pm 

Closing Date: Thursday 15th May 2025 at 9am

Interview: Week commencing 19th May 2025

Start Date: As soon as you are able

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Are you a passionate, friendly and dedicated when it comes to providing excellent care and educational support to students with additional needs? Do you recognize yourself as having strong communication skills, patience and understanding? Are you a strong team player who can help to secure outstanding outcomes for all students in a safe, vibrant, and happy school? If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

What will you get in return?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a passionate and friendly team under the direction and with the support of the SENDCO and Assistant Headteacher. You will also benefit from fantastic support and development opportunities to enable you to do what you do best at this wonderful school. At Ryburn Valley High you’ll find a strong foundation where you can make a real difference to the lives of our children.

What the role involves in a nutshell:

• Preparing adapted materials and teaching aids for students with literacy difficulties and identify appropriate interventions, under the guidance of the SENDCO or teacher.
• Preparing learning plans Pen Portraits as required by the SENDCO and to run the interventions with named students.
• Monitoring and communicating progress of identified students to the teacher and SENDCO.
• Run intervention strategies for SEN students supported within the SEN Department
• Line management responsibility for Level 1 and 2 staff

What you’ll get in return?

You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!

In addition to this you will benefit from:

• Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pensions Fund
• A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team
• Staff development through appraisal and CPD
• Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our students
• Free Parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care
• Annual Flu Vaccines
• Home & Technology Scheme
• Rewards and discounts
• GP Online and Prescription Service
• Lifestyle benefits (discount platform)

If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.

HOW TO APPLY

Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role, or have any questions, then we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Carrie Burbidge our Personal Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team via c.burbidge@ryburn.tlt.school 

 If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application fully by clicking here before the deadline.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.