Job Description

Rossendale School are recruiting for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our education team from September 2025!

We are looking for versatile, resilient and committed people, who can adapt their practice wherever necessary to support across all key stages. The successful candidate will be assisting the children with their work and supporting with pupil behaviour while establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs.

This role will be diverse and will be expected to cover lessons across the school.

Rossendale is a day school catering for the needs of pupils who are autistic and academically able. All pupils have a draft or final Education, Health and Care Plan.



The School provides education for young people aged from 7 18 years of age. Key stages 3 and 4 are based on the main school site, whilst Key stage 2 and 5 are based at our Campus which is based in the local community. At Key stage 4 and 5 we offer a wide range of GCSE subjects, BTEC Awards, Functional Skills, ASDAN and Entry Level qualifications and A level courses at the sixth form provision. Given the disrupted nature of our pupils' education, prior to their admission to Rossendale, we have had some outstanding examination results. The school admits both boys and girls.

Due to the location and requirements of the role, all applicants must hold a full UK driving licence.

Our benefits include:

Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme Blue Light discount card Flexible working Comprehensive induction Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression Paid for enhanced PVG/DBS Wellbeing support Cycle to work scheme and more!


We offer a warm and nurturing environment, where pupils receive the support they need to develop emotionally and socially and prepare to learn again. Our highly experienced and dedicated staff team make learning feel worthwhile and enjoyable for our young people. They build positive and meaningful connections so that pupils feel secure, understood and valued.



Our robust safeguarding culture means that the safety and welfare of our students is at the forefront of everything that we do, and we are well-equipped to protect the vulnerable young people in our care.



As part of Aspris Children's Services, we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. We ask that you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience and in return we will give you all the training and support you need to progress.



If you want to progress your career in Education, Aspris Children's Services will help you get there.



Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.


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