Job Description

Application closing date
07/10/2025
Location
Halifax
Salary
TA - Scale 1C/2 19,118 to 19,411 gross salary PCA - Scale 1C 17,647 to 17,918
Package
TA - 32.5 hours per week. PCA - 30 hours per week. Term time only, permanent
Job category/type
Schools
Calderdale Council Application Form - with disclosure February 2021.docx
Job description

Teaching Assistants - both full and part-time positions available.

The full time positions are scale 1C/2 (NJC Points 3 to 4) 19,118 to 19,411 gross salary for 32.5 hours per week (12.85 - 13.05 per hour) plus a special school allowance of approx. 424 gross per year. The working week is M/T/Th/F 8.40am until 3.30pm and Wednesday 8.40 am to 4.20 pm with a 30 minute lunch break each day. For the part-time posts the working days will be negotiable to fit in with the needs of our students.

Personal Care Assistant

The position is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.45am until 3.15pm with a 30 minute lunch break. Scale 1C (point 3) 17,647 to 17,918 (12.85 -13.05 per hour) plus a special school allowance of approx. 400 gross per year.



These are permanent positions to commence 3rd November 2025 (subject to completion of pre-employment checks). All positions are term time only.



Ravenscliffe High School is a vibrant specialist educational needs school located in Calderdale. As we continue to expand we are looking for candidates who have enthusiasm, a positive and caring outlook. Team members who are committed to having the needs of our students at the centre of all their practice. The successful applicants will find themselves within a great staff team of teachers and support staff, with fabulous children and young people.

We wish to appoint people who are:

enthusiastic, kind and caring

passionate about supporting students learning, well-being and safety

able to show a real commitment to working as part of a team to meet the individual needs of the students

able to work hard to foster and maintain positive relationships with students and staff

We would be able to offer:

a supportive working environment

an inclusive community that respects others, champions individuality and celebrates all achievements.

a friendly, highly skilled, supportive, committed, dedicated and enthusiastic staff team.

health and wellbeing services


If you have any questions about the positions please contact the school directly. Visits to school are available by appointment Tel 01422 358621. Job packs are available on the school website or can be obtained from HR and must be returned to HR@ravenscliffe.calderdale.sch.uk.

Closing Date: Tuesday 7th October 2025 at 9am

Interviews will take place: during the week commencing 13th October 2025

Ravenscliffe High School is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this position. Prior to interview, please read our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and the document Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 Part One. The policies are available on the school website.



Ravenscliffe High School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We'll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.



Ravenscliffe High School
Skircoat Green, Halifax, HX3 0RZ
Tel 01422 358621
Email: admin@ravenscliffe.calderdale.sch.uk
Website: www.ravenscliffe.calderdale.sch.uk
Acting Headteacher: Mrs Jo Hague