Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) (6821)

St Wilfrid's Academy, Doncaster; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership Pathways

Financial wellbeing

Mental wellbeing

Job summary

St Wilfrid's Academy in Doncaster is seeking a HLTA to join our all-through provision on a permanent, full-time basis, commencing January 2027. You will complement teachers, assist planning, supervise classes during short-term absences and support pupils to become independent learners, while contributing to academy policies and strategies.

We are part of Delta Academies Trust, committed to developing staff through Leadership Pathways and a comprehensive benefits package aimed at supporting

Responsibilities

• Complement teachers’ delivery of the curriculum and contribute to the development of other support staff, pupils and academy policies and strategies.
• Supervise whole classes during short-term absence of teachers.
• Provide support to pupils, teachers and the academy to raise standards of achievement, encourage independent learning, and support pupil welfare and inclusion.

Job description

St Wilfrid’s Academy are looking to appoint a HLTA to join our academy in January 2027, on a permanent, full time basis.

Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.

Your new role

As a HLTA, you will complement teachers’ delivery of the curriculum and contribute to the development of other support staff, pupils and academy policies and strategies. You will work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist them in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. You will supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers. You will provide support to pupils, teachers and the academy in order to raise standards of achievement for all, by utilising your advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes and to encourage pupils to become independent learners. You will provide support for pupil welfare and support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of academy life.

Please see the attached job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information about the role.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 24 November 2026.

About St Wilfrid's Academy

St Wilfrid's Academy is an all-through alternative provision school that supports students from all schools and academies across Doncaster and neighbouring local authorities, across Key Stage 2 to 4. The academy provides full and part-time education for children and young people, who for a variety of reasons, are unable to access mainstream education.

We pride ourselves on creating a safe and secure environment which fosters ambition and develops lively and enquiring minds and ensures high aspirations and achievements in all members of our community. Learning is at the heart of everything we do. Our educational offer combines a core curriculum with a range of vocational packages to support students successfully into post-16 pathways. Alongside our academic offer, we also provide a range of therapeutic interventions to aid students with their emotional and mental wellbeing.

As an inclusive organisation we promote courtesy, co-operation, enterprise and initiative as well as a strong sense of social responsibility and community.

The June 2025 ungraded Ofsted visit generated an ‘improving’ letter building on the previous December 2019 Inspection which already judged the school to be ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ Personal Development.

Numerous accolades have followed with St Wilfrid's Academy winning the IQM 'National Champion of Inclusion Award' 2023/24 and more recently being named NASEN ‘Alternative Provision of the Year’ in October 2025.

If you are interested in working within an inclusive school, supporting the most vulnerable students to reach their full potential, St Wilfrid's offers this opportunity.

Visits to the academy would be warmly welcomed by appointment. Please contact the academy on 01302 562540 if you would like to arrange a visit.

Why join us?

Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust’s success story.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

CPD

At Delta Academies Trust, we’re committed to your ongoing development and supporting your ambitions, this includes our internal leadership development programmes - Leadership Pathways

Employee Benefits

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing.

Trust News

Inspiring Our Students Beyond The Classroom

Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days (subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

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