Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 7RN

23 days remaining to apply

Earliest start date
1 September 2026
Latest start date
22 May 2027
Closing date
12 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 May 2026

Job details

Job role: HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: 16.75 hours a week over three days: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Contract type: Fixed term - 2 Terms from 1st September 2026 to 22nd May 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale: Grade 6, scalepoint 7-11

What skills and experience we're looking for

Someone who has undertaken relevant training that endorses their ability to cover classes and support children’s learning (e.g. level 3 / HLTA status)
Someone with previous experience of covering classes across Foundation Stage and/or Key Stage 1
Particular interest and expertise within the Early Years / KS1
Previous experience of delivering intervention
A good understanding of the appropriate curriculum for Foundation Stage and KS1 and an ability to use this knowledge to plan effectively in order to impact on children’s learning
An ability to adapt teaching in response to children’s learning and emerging needs
A commitment to maintaining high standards of achievement for all of our children
Ability to engage and motivate children
Ability to support children with a variety of needs (e.g. medical, behavioural, SEN)
Excellent communication skills and an ability to relate well to children and adults
Ability to work as part of a close team
Ability to reflect on practice and respond to feedback
A commitment to personal and professional development and a willingness to disseminate any training to others

What the school offers its staff

Children who are eager to learn and have positive attitudes to all aspects of school life
A friendly, hard-working staff who are able to offer support and guidance
Opportunities for professional development

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.