Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Delta Academies Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support teachers and enhance student learning at Rowena Academy in Doncaster. This part-time, temporary role emphasizes teamwork and a strong community focus. The ideal candidate should hold a HLTA qualification and possess good interpersonal skills. Benefits include a supportive staff community, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to inclusive education. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a positive educational environment.

Benefits

Membership to Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Technology scheme

Access to discounts platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational setting as a HLTA.
• Ability to support teachers and contribute to student learning.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Caring and sympathetic disposition towards students.

Responsibilities

• Complement teachers’ delivery of the curriculum.
• Assist with whole class planning and resource management.
• Support pupil welfare and encourage independence.
• Supervise classes during teacher absences.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Class supervision

Planning and assessment

Education

Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Rowena Academy is an “outstanding school where there is a strong emphasis on high quality teamwork, which creates a strong sense of belonging. This is a community where people genuinely care for each other and everyone’s contribution is valued. Everyone contributes to creating an extremely positive environment where children feel happy, secure and keen to learn” (OFSTED).

Rowena Academy are looking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our academy as soon as possible on a temporary, part time basis, until 31.08.26.

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.

Hours: 32.5 hours per week / Term Time only plus 5 days (39 weeks).

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

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

Your new school

Rowena Academy is committed to:

• inclusive education with a clear focus on every child reaching their full potential;
• a curriculum which stimulates our pupils’ enjoyment and achievement;
• raising pupil attainment within a caring, supportive learning environment;
• creating a school at the heart of the community.

We are looking for colleagues who will:

• encourage children to have high self-esteem, respecting and caring for themselves and others;
• have a caring and sympathetic disposition;
• have vision, energy, enthusiasm and the determination to make a difference;
• work well with our dedicated and hard-working team of staff.

We can offer:

• children who enjoy coming to school and of whom we are very proud;
• a very supportive team of staff and governors;
• a positive working environment;
• an excellent career opportunity with a commitment from the school to support individual professional development.

Why join us?

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

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…

Financial Wellbeing

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme;
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*;
• Access to an extensive discounts platform.

Physical Wellbeing

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household;
• Gym & fitness discounts;
• Cycle to Work scheme*;
• Free annual flu jab.

Mental Wellbeing

• Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme;
• Menopause Support Service;
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings.

*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained.

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

For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at https://www.deltatrust.org.uk/careers-with-delta/.

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.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Delta Academies Trust undertake to treat all applicants for posts fairly and not to discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff who voluntarily reveal that they have a criminal conviction. Equally, we will not discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff where a Disclosure and Barring Service check reveals a criminal conviction or other information about offences.

Therefore, we will consider job applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and, where needed, qualifications and training. However, our approach depends on the job, and whether it is covered by, or exempt from, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to people with and without a disability.

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