Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Doncaster City Council
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
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Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy
12/06/2026
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Salary
Pay scale: NJC 7-11 £26,403 - £28,142 Pro Rata (Pay award pending)
Contractual hours
Basis
Part time
Region
Doncaster
Job category/type
Education - Non-Teaching
Date posted
29/05/2026
Job reference
REQ23136
Location: Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy
Hours: 35 hours per week term time only
Contract: Part- time , permanent
Start date: September 2026
The closing date is 12pm on Friday 12 th June and interviews will take place during on Friday 19 th June 2026.
Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy is a highly popular school, with a warm, caring, friendly ethos where children and the local community are at the heart of our work. We are passionate that all children should see their time at school as happy and fulfilling with their potential developed to the utmost.
Our vision is that at Shaw Wood we
Have A mbition
Develop R esilience
Strive for E xcellence
“Nurturing a love of learning, fostering kindness and respect; by empowering potential, enriching our community for generations to come.”
We currently have 460 pupils on roll, and with new housing developments locally expect this to increase over the coming years. There is potential for the school to increase its Pupil Admission Number (PAN) as the community grows.
Our parents and families actively support their children and engage in many aspects of school life, including the wider community events, in which we excel.
We are keen to hear from individuals who are passionate about working with children and who can contribute to our team as an outstanding Teaching Assistant. We are looking for someone with the drive and motivation to raise outcomes for our children and make learning an enjoyable experience.
We value individuals who take their professional responsibilities seriously, have a strong team ethos and are self-motivated to develop themselves alongside the children. We are seeking someone who can follow our vision for both the children and themselves.
As the successful candidate, you will need to have experience of working with primary-aged children and a good standard of written and spoken English.
We want a HLTA who:
- Is highly motivated and enthusiastic
- Is creative and innovative
- Is an effective communicator
- Demonstrates high standards in themselves and their work and expects high standards from others
- Is able to demonstrate enthusiasm and flexibility with the capacity to contribute to the wider aspects of school life
- Is committed to their own professional learning and is reflective in their practice
- Is aspirational for themselves, the children and the school
We can offer you:
- Enthusiastic and caring children who are keen to learn and parents who show a keen interest in the education of their children
- A commitment to your continuing professional learning and career development
- A well-resourced working environment
- A hardworking team who are committed to promoting high achievement across the curriculum
- A good humoured, industrious, highly skilled and enthusiastic staff team
- Supportive and effective leadership and governors
Candidates are encouraged to visit the school or have an informal discussion about the role. Visits to the school are available:
Monday 8th June 2026 2:00pm
Wednesday 10th June 9:30am
Please contact Michelle Connolly, Office Manager via e-mail at ***email_hidden*** or alternatively ring on 01302 831307 to arrange your visit. We look forward to meeting you.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The application form and information pack is available on the school by request from the school: ***email_hidden*** or 01302 831307