HLTA – Resourced Provision

Required September 2026
HLTA – Resourced Provision
Permanent position
30 hours per week - Monday to Friday 
Term time plus an additional 2 weeks contracted hours (pro rata)
SALARY SCALE PCD8ii starting at £32,061 (equating to £22,833 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 work with individual students and small groups within resourced provision to meet their individual needs and ensure progress within our inclusive mainstream setting. 

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 forms available at https://dowdalesschool.co.uk/vacancies/ and should be returned to Mrs A Young at Dowdales School by 9am, Monday 29th June 2026 by email recruitment@dowdales.school or post.  

Interviews will be held on Thursday 2nd July. 

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.