HLTA - Bader Academy

Nexus Multi Academy Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for Bader Academy in Doncaster. This full-time role involves supporting children with Communication and Interaction Difficulties in a nurturing environment, promoting an inclusive and engaging education experience. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a passion for education and a desire to have a positive impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Access to wellbeing support resources

Discount schemes with retailers

Auto enrolment into pension schemes

Extensive career pathways

Flexible working policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children.
• Passion for working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Delivering lessons and learning to individual pupils.
• Preparing classrooms and materials for educational activities.
• Supporting teachers and engaging children to promote learning.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Relevant qualifications for HLTA

Job description

"People used to tell me to look at which young offender's institution my child was going to. Now I'm looking at which university they will go to." - Year 13 parent

"Excellent provision of adapted curriculum to meet the children's individual needs. Everything fun & enjoyable"

"Where do I start?! I am so pleased and grateful for the excellent provision, quality teaching and care that my child has access to in school."

"Fantastic school I personally couldn't have hoped for a better school safe and nurturing environment she always comes home with a smile."

"I think the school overall is great and my son has come on leaps and bounds since being there, he always enjoys school and is always smiling."

"The Trust Olympics 2023 were perfect, awesome and fantastic."

"Brilliant clubs & brilliant staff also."

"My children really enjoy the school clubs both after school and holiday clubs, the staff are amazing."

"We really love the school holiday club and so do the boys."

"I would like to send a message of thanks to everyone who works the clubs and those for organise them too. They are an important resource to our whole family, so thank you."

Join the Nexus team as a HLTA - Bader Academy

Position:Higher Level Teaching Assistant Grade 7

Hours and Salary: 37 hours per week. NJC 12 – 20 : £28,598 to £32,597 F.T.E.Pro rata salary: £24,748 to £28,208

(Inclusive of the provisional 3.2% cost of living pay award)

School and Location:Bader Academy, Doncaster

Contract type:Full-time, Fixed-Term until 31 August 2026, Term-Time only

Closing date:Friday 4 th July 2025

Shortlisting date:Friday 4 th July 2025

Interview date:w/c 14 th July 2025

About our School

Do you have these core traits to be a successful Change Maker and HLTA at Bader Academy?

Bader Academy is a special school which opened in September 2020, and which provides 100 places for children and young people, aged 5-16, who have an Education, Health and Care Plan with a primary diagnosis of Communication and Interaction Difficulties.

We are seeking to appoint an HLTA to support our students to “be kind, be safe, be ready”.

Our ambition and yours will be that Bader is a centre of excellence for both the specialist provision and for promoting the latest inclusive practices across education.

Our children and young people at Bader deserve an education that will change their lives and give them the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Staff employed in our Academy Trust enjoy a fulfilling career and we focus on releasing your potential and maximising your impact.

About the Trust

This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 17 unique SEND and mainstream academies.

We are a growing, forward thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.

Please see a copy of our most recent prospectus, for further information.

At Bader Academy, we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HLTA to join our hardworking and committed workforce. We are looking for someone who can deliver lessons and learning to individual pupils and small groups of children, prepare classrooms and materials, and build positive relationships with children and young people to promote interaction and learning. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young people with predominantly a primary need of ASD and difficulties associated with autistic spectrum disorder. You will offer essential support to our Teachers and have the opportunity to support and undertake the planning and delivery of lessons in a creative and positive setting. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure and you will be working in a school where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible. Ultimately, all of our roles give you the opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference and we are looking for individuals with the right motivation, personal qualities and good levels of resilience. We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment and the chance to be part of a fantastic multidisciplinary team, who work hard and support each other to deliver personalised, bespoke education & care.

What you can expect from us

Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility

Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.

Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services

Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career

An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm

The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team

Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects

Flexible working policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff

All candidates are advised to refer to the job profile before making an application.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Further information

For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Viki Drew on 01302 433003 or at [e-mail]

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Richard Bone on 01302 433003 or at [e-mail]

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post involves working with children and young people. If successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check .

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.