Higher Level Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 21 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2026 |
| Location: | Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 7RN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 2ee95662-49bd-4c15-922a-e70ad08c0581 |
Summary
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
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.
• 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
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.