Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Literacy and School Library)

Required as soon as possible 
Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Literacy and School Library 
Permanent position
37 hours per week - Monday to Friday 
Term time plus an additional 1 week contracted hours (pro rata)
Hours of Work 08.15 – 16.00 for 4 days, 08.15 – 17.00 for 1 day. Some degree of flexibility may be required within these hours.

Salary Scale PCD8ii starting at £32,061 (equating to £27,453 per annum pro rata)

Dowdales School is a proud, thriving and ambitious community. Here, we work together, as one, to ensure that everyone thrives in everything that they do. As a whole school, and as individuals, we aim high: wanting the very best for all. Everyone in Dowdales School leads by example ensuring that we treat each other as we want to be treated ourselves.

We are a community school with over 880 students aged 11-16 years on roll. Situated in the historic town of Dalton in Furness, we enjoy being on the fringe of the Lake District National Park. As an Ofsted rated ‘good’ school, we believe in high expectations, excellent teaching and ambition for every young person.

We are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support students, particularly with literacy, and to develop and manage the school library.  To work with groups of students/individuals to support them with their literacy and specific subjects.

 We are proud to have:
•    Extremely high aspirations for all students at Dowdales ensuring that every young person makes excellent progress and performs to the best of their ability.
•    Students with positive attitudes who enjoy coming to school.
•    An enthusiastic and dedicated team of staff and governors.

We would welcome applications from someone who has: 
•    NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience in relevant area of work.
•    Proven experience in a role of responsibility.
•    Knowledge of child protection policies and procedures.

Application packs are available on the school website https://dowdalesschool.co.uk/vacancies/ 

Completed application forms to be returned to Mrs A Young at Dowdales School by 9am, Monday 26th January 2026 by email recruitment@dowdales.school or by post.  If you have any questions or queries about any aspect of this procedure please do not hesitate to call on 01229 469800.  

Dowdales School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers. The successful applicant will be required to undertake child protection screening, including references from past employers and an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT CV'S AND AN APPLICATION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED