Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Kings Oak Primary, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 8TX

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 4pm

• Date listed

  23 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Unqualified – Grade 6 £20,184-£21,895 (FTE £29,542-32,046) Qualified – Grade 7 £22,259-£24,303 (FTE £32,578-£35,570)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Waterton Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, ambitious and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our welcoming and supportive team at Kings Oak Primary Academy.

At Kings Oak, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their background or starting point. We are committed to providing an ambitious, inclusive and rewarding education where children are supported and challenged to grow academically, socially and emotionally within a calm, welcoming and nurturing environment.

As HLTA, you will play a vital role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning, working closely with teachers and colleagues to create engaging, inclusive and stimulating learning experiences. You will have the confidence and skills to lead learning activities, deliver planned lessons and provide targeted support to individuals and groups, helping every child to develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.

You will join a friendly, committed and supportive staff team who share a determination to provide the very best experiences for our children. As part of Waterton Academy Trust, you will also benefit from opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across our family of schools, alongside access to high-quality professional development and opportunities for career progression.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and skilled practitioner who is passionate about making a positive difference in the classroom and beyond. Above all, we are looking for someone who shares our belief in the potential of every child, demonstrates high expectations and brings the enthusiasm, creativity and commitment needed to help our pupils flourish.

We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit Kings Oak Primary Academy, meet our wonderful children and staff, and experience our school community for themselves.

To arrange a visit, please contact the school on 01226 272740.

We look forward to welcoming you and receiving your application.

Adam Dawson

Executive Headteacher

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.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Kings Oak Primary

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 433 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Kings Oak Primary website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kings-oak-primary-learning-centre-barnsley

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