15 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    9 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    24 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 27.75 hours a week, Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

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.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

HLTA ADVERT SEPT 2026.pdf - 154 KB (opens in new tab)
HLTA PERSON SPECIFICATION.pdf - 87.2 KB (opens in new tab)
HLTA JOB DESCRIPTION.pdf - 231 KB (opens in new tab)
LET Safeguarding Policy Orchard Sept 26.pdf - 1.23 MB (opens in new tab)
SAFER RECRUITMENT POLICY 2026 TO 27.pdf - 943 KB (opens in new tab)
STAFF CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SCHOOLS AND EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS 2026.pdf - 647 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
Education phase
Primary school
Size
208 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 7
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School website
Email address
elaine.martin@orchardinfants.co.uk
Phone number
01302 853655
See more jobs
teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sprotbrough-orchard-infant-school

Information about this small infant school is available on the school website and can be accessed via www.orchardinfants.wordpress.com

Arranging a visit to Sprotbrough Orchard Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email elaine.martin@orchardinfants.co.uk.

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