Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Field Gate School - Doncaster

Five Rivers; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Cash Back

Blue Light Card

Company Pension

Training & Support

Employee Support

Maternity package

Learning & Development

Refer a Friend

Foster Carer Bonus

Long service award

Job summary

Five Rivers in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, is seeking Higher Level Teaching Assistants to join Field Gate School, an Ofsted registered SEMH provision. You will support teachers in classrooms and the community, assisting pupils who cannot attend school within a therapeutic, trauma‑informed setting.

The role offers full‑time hours (37.5 per week, term time aligned) with ongoing training and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Good written and IT skills.
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers.
• Able to actively listen to others.
• Valid Driving Licence – this is essential for this role
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Support teachers by assisting in the classrooms and the community for children who cannot attend school.
• Work within a trauma-informed practice model to support children and young people.
• Contribute to the organisation's progression and training opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Written skills

IT skills

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

We are looking for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join our school in Doncaster, South Yorkshire at Field Gate School. You will work with an experienced team in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

As an HLTA, your day will be varied and interesting. You will support our teachers by assisting in the classrooms and the community for children who cannot attend school; you will follow a flexible structure and support our children and young people to unlock their passion for learning. You will be based in our Ofsted registered school but will also support 1 ACE provision locally.

You will work within a Trauma-informed practice model where we can support and follow a therapeutic practice.

Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the Education sector. We source and deliver up-to-date training opportunities and prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you get the most out of your career.

Our young people may have had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, we seek dedicated people who want to continue their careers with a therapeutically based organisation and leading alternative education provision.

Our Team at Field Gate School

Our School is a small independent SEMH school for pupils aged 6-18; our school is registered and offers education for 30 children with a range of needs,

We are a school without walls, offering child-centred, bespoke education packages where you will support more children in the community. The roles are varied at our school, and you will be able to support our mission in turning children's lives around.

In our school, we encourage our children to Flourish and offer Guidance and Stability.

Join our school, and together, we grow.

Hours

Term Time: this goes in line with Doncaster local authority.

Our full-time hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 am - 4:30 pm.

The role is full-time over five days per week.

Why Five Rivers?

• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Company Pension
• Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Enhanced maternity package for mothers who have been with us for over one year.
• On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• Company pension scheme
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Refer a Foster Carer Bonus
• Long service and recognition scheme

Requirements

• Good written and IT skills.
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers.
• Able to actively listen to others.
• Valid Driving Licence – this is essential for this role
• Have the Right to Work in the UK

If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Five Rivers is an Investor in People and Equal Opportunities employer.