Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Kilnhurst Primary School, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 5TA

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  24 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours, Monday to Friday. Term Time - plus 2 days.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: G19 - £32,061.00

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Experience of working with special educational needs
• Experience in required area of specialist support
• Experience of working as a teaching assistant including working

with children with complex needs

• Knowledge and experience of planning, preparing, delivering

and evaluating learning activities

• Experience of assessing pupil progress and reporting on

development and attainment#

• Experience of providing support and guidance to other teaching support staff and ability to supervise staff
• Understanding of other agencies and their role and experience of working with other professionals to provide pupil support
• Practical knowledge of how children develop and learn and how to motivate them
• Understanding of statutory frameworks relating to teaching
• Working knowledge and experience of implementing national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes
• Full working knowledge of relevant legislation e.g.: child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection and codes of practice
• Knowledge and experience of using a range of computer applications and ICT including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, internet and e-mail
• Level 6 qualification e.g. Bachelor Degrees, Graduate Certificates and Diplomas, or Level 5 qualification e.g. Diplomas of HE and FE, foundation degrees and HNDs, plus experience in relevant areas of work over a period of years or evidence of the equivalent level of knowledge gained through work experience
• Meet the HLTA standards or have an equivalent qualification or experience
• Relevant training e.g.: learning strategies/specialist area
• Communicates effectively on a 1:1 basis about straightforward and detailed issues with a range of people
• Deals confidently with different points of view in conversations
• Contributes clearly and effectively to discussion with others
• Persuades others to own point of view on routine issues
• Produces detailed written information to communicate information, ideas and opinions
• Makes decisions as to when and how duties are to be carried out
• Responds independently to unanticipated problems and situations
• Uses a rational or disciplined approach to problem solving
• Analyses and interprets complex information to solve difficult problems and develop new ideas or concepts
• Uses previously untried new ideas or concepts to generate solutions to problems
• Produces medium-term solutions or plans
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• A commitment to ongoing staff development and the development of others

What the school offers its staff

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Access to workplace and wellbeing support services.

• A genuine sense of belonging in a family of schools rooted in strong values.

• A comprehensive induction and support programme.

• A culture where curiosity, collaboration, joy and challenge drive professional growth.

• A real commitment to work–life balance: your wellbeing matters to us. We want you to thrive, both at work and beyond it.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at: www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

White Woods Primary Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Key dates:

Recruitment Opens: Tuesday 14th April

Recruitment Closes: Friday 24th April

Interview Day: Wednesday 6th May

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

HLTA - Job Description & Person Specification.pdf - 173 KB (opens in new tab)

About Kilnhurst Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 173 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kilnhurst Primary School website
• Email address: s.evers@kps.wwpat.org
• Phone number: 01709 570590
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kilnhurst-primary-school

Here at Kilnhurst we do everything possible to create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. One in which each child feels safe, secure and valued. As educators and role models, we are very proud of our children’s achievements and would love to share them with you. We have high expectations of everything we do at Kilnhurst Primary School, which is reflected in our school motto: Expect the Best, Give the Best, Be the Best.

Arranging a visit to Kilnhurst Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.evers@kps.wwpat.org.

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