Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Denaby Main Primary Academy, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 4HZ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September

• Closing date

  22 June 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,215.00 - £26,926.00 Annually (Actual) SCP15 - SCP19, Term Time - 39 weeks (£29,093 - £31,067 FTE)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Join Our Team as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Denaby Main Primary Academy | Part of Astrea Academy Trust

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in children’s lives? Do you thrive in a collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven environment? Are you a knowledgeable and skilled practitioner with experience teaching across the primary age range—particularly in Key Stage Two? If so, Denaby Main Primary Academy would love to hear from you! We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our vibrant school community on a one-year fixed-term contract.

About the Role

As a HLTA, you will play a key role in shaping the educational journey of our pupils. Working under the guidance of class teachers and senior leaders, you will lead learning activities, support whole-class teaching, and deliver interventions that help every child reach their full potential.

You will:

• Deliver and plan lessons during teacher PPA time or staff absence.
• Support pupils with a range of needs, ensuring safety, inclusion, and engagement.
• Promote positive behaviour and act as a role model.
• Assist with classroom preparation, resource management, and administrative tasks.
• Provide feedback on pupil progress and behaviour.
• Supervise pupils during non-classroom times, including lunchtimes and trips.
• Support the use of ICT and help pupils develop digital skills.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has at least 2 years’ experience working with or caring for children in an educational setting.
• Holds a HLTA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Has strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Maths).
• Understands the national curriculum and how to support learning across subjects.
• Is confident, enthusiastic, and motivated with a commitment to inclusion and safeguarding.
• Can build strong relationships with pupils and staff and work effectively as part of a team.
• Is resilient, adaptable, and eager to contribute to the wider life of the school.

What We Offer

• A warm, welcoming, and supportive school environment.
• Pupils who are eager to learn and thrive.
• A dedicated and collaborative staff team.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Flexible working opportunities from day one.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Networking and career development opportunities across the Astrea Academy Trust.

Why Join Denaby Main?

Denaby Main Primary Academy is on an exciting journey of improvement, and we’re looking for someone who shares our ambition to help every child become the best version of themselves. Our values—scholarship, curiosity, tenacity, aspiration, and empathy—are at the heart of everything we do, creating a culture where both children and adults are supported to thrive. We are seeking individuals who not only embody these values but also place children at the centre of their practice. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, eager to collaborate with colleagues, committed to their own professional growth, and experienced enough to support the development of others.

Interested in Applying?

If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Please review the job description and candidate pack for full details.

Closing Date: 22 June 2025
Interview Dates: Flexible – we may interview shortlisted candidates before the closing date.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ communities. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure all applicants can demonstrate their abilities.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping bright futures at Denaby Main Primary Academy!

Commitment to safeguarding

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff. Every child should feel safe and should be protected from any form of child abuse. We have robust policies and procedures that support our commitment to Safeguarding, this includes our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. The in-house Safeguarding teams at each Academy work in partnership with families and safeguarding partners to ensure the safety of children is paramount. We are committed to ensuring that all staff access regular, contextual safeguarding training to meet the needs of the local community.

Applying for the job

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About Denaby Main Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 163 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Denaby Main Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/denaby-main-primary-academy

We are a small and friendly, family school committed to giving all children the best possible education and care so that they make a successful start on their learning journey. Denaby Main Academy is an exciting school where children have the opportunity to work as part of a team, make a difference as a School Council or an Eco Council member, develop leadership as a Playgroup Leader and excel in their learning. I know your child would enjoy being part of our family.

I hope that you find the information contained within our website useful but please contact me or your child’s teacher if you have any questions or concerns. For more information, please click on our prospectus link.

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