KS2 Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Balby Central Primary Academy, part of The Rose Learning Trust, is looking to appoint a highly motivated and organised Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the school.

The role offers professional development opportunities, with a fixed term until 31 August 2027, full time (37 hours per week, term time plus 5 days). Visits welcomed by appointment.

Qualifications

• HLTA role requires strong organisational and communication skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and Nolan Principles of Public Service.
• Ability to support pupils' learning across primary school settings.

Responsibilities

• Support learning under the direction of class teachers.
• Assist with planning, assessment and differentiation to meet pupil needs.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Engage with families and maintain professional standards in line with trust policies.
• Demonstrate a proactive, inspirational approach to motivating learners.

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 trusts 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.