KS2 Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Doncaster Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Staff wellbeing package

Inclusive, welcoming environment

Supportive HLTA team

Community involvement

Job summary

Balby Central Primary Academy, part of The Rose Learning Trust, is seeking a motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their KS2 team. The role is fixed term until 31 August 2027, full-time (37 hours per week, Term Time + 5 days).

The successful candidate will support learning across KS2, work with teachers to raise attainment, and contribute to a safe, inclusive school environment while benefiting from collaborative professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• The Higher Level Teaching Assistant should always comply with the trust’s code of conduct, safeguarding policies and practices and have: Personal integrity and a commitment to the Nolan Principles of Public Service
• A commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices
• A commitment to ensuring children learn in a safe environment
• A commitment to professional development and training
• An affinity with The Rose Learning Trust culture and purpose

Responsibilities

• have a strong vision and strategic drive for the future of our school
• be an excellent communicator at multi-levels, with an approachable personal style
• have an ambition for excellence in child development, learning and achievement so our learners reach their full potential
• demonstrate a dynamic and inspirational approach to further motivate children and staff
• have a strong moral compass with inclusivity and positive regard at the core of your practice
• have a keen interest in making a difference for young children

Skills

Excellent communication

Safeguarding

Professional development

Inclusive practices

Team collaboration

Job description

KS2 Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location Balby Central Primary Academy

Basis Full time

Job profile for KS2 Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job details

Salary £23,332.11 - £25,264.94 Annually
Contractual hours 37
Basis Full time
Region Doncaster
Job category/type Education - Non-Teaching
Date posted 28/09/2026
Job reference REQ24074

Job description

Balby Central Primary School - The Rose Learning Trust

Littlemoor Lane

Balby

Doncaster

DN4 0LL

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31st August 2027, Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time + 5 days

Closing Date: Wednesday 7th October 2026

Interview Date: 13th October 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible

About this Role

The Rose Learning Trust is a successful medium sized trust based in Doncaster and North Lincolnshire. We have grown from two schools to eleven over the last ten years, with a central trust office based in Balby. We are a trust that lives our vision of transforming futures collaboratively in all our work to ensure we develop and grow sustainably and embed best practice for the benefit of our pupils.

Balby Central Primary Academy is looking to appoint a highly motivated and organised professional to play a key role in our school. A vacancy exists for a hardworking and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the school.

As a member of staff, you also benefit from greater opportunities for professional development and promotion as we encourage movement between our academies to give you broader work experience.

The Higher Level Teaching Assistant should always comply with the trust’s code of conduct, safeguarding policies and practices and have:

• Personal integrity and a commitment to the Nolan Principles of Public Service
• A commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices
• A commitment to ensuring children learn in a safe environment
• A commitment to professional development and training
• An affinity with The Rose Learning Trust culture and purpose

The successful candidate will:

• have a strong vision and strategic drive for the future of our school
• be an excellent communicator at multi-levels, with an approachable personal style
• have an ambition for excellence in child development, learning and achievement so our learners reach their full potential
• demonstrate a dynamic and inspirational approach to further motivate children and staff
• have a strong moral compass with inclusivity and positive regard at the core of your practice
• have a keen interest in making a difference for young children

We can offer in return:

• A dedicated caring and supportive team
• A school that values its community and where belonging is important
• A strong teaching and HLTA team offering support and collaboration
• Professional development opportunities through weekly meetings
• An inclusive, welcoming environment
• A staff wellbeing package, offering confidential wellbeing services

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. They can be made by appointment with Mrs Stephanie Bradley by contacting the school on 01302 321914.

For further information about this role please ring the school and a relevant member of the team will call you back to answer your queries. School can be reached on 01302 321914.

Address

Civic Office
Waterdale
Doncaster
DN1 3BU