Lead Teaching Assistant with a specialism in Autism

Hungerhill School, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2JY

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £22,747.00 - £24,631.00 Annually (Actual)

Lead Teaching Assistant with a specialism in Autism job summary

About this Role

Hungerhill School is seeking a skilled and compassionate Lead Teaching Assistant with a specialism in autism to help students access learning, develop independence and thrive. Working closely with the SENDCo and teaching staff, you will support students’ individual needs, lead targeted interventions and guide colleagues in developing inclusive practice.

How to Apply…

Thank you for your interest in joining BFLPT.

For an informal, confidential discussion about this role, please contact Kelly Booth on 01302 885811 or email Booth.k@hungerhillschool.com

The closing date for applications is 9 am on 27 November 2026

Interviews are scheduled for 4 December 2026

If you have not heard anything by 30 November 2026, please assume you have been unsuccessful in this instance.

Applicants are advised to read the BFLPT Recruitment Pack carefully, in conjunction with the job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

To apply, please submit:

* A completed application form

* A supporting letter (maximum two A4 pages) outlining:

* Your motivation for applying

* How you meet the person specification

* The experience, skills and qualities you would bring to the role

To begin your application, please follow the link on our Trust website: Brighter Futures

If invited to interview, where modifications/reasonable adjustments are required for a disability, it is the candidate’s responsibility to notify the school/Trust in advance.

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 Hungerhill School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1175 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hungerhill School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hungerhill-school

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