Higher Level Teaching Assistant

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job reference

REQ

Date posted

16/12/2025

Application closing date

04/01/2026

Location

Doncaster (Pheasant Bank Academy)

Salary

Grade F Points 14 to 19 (£29,540.00 to £32,061.00 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at £22,416.63.

Annual weeks

39 weeks (Term Time Only, plus 5 Days)

Contractual hours

32.5

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Education Support

Job description - Support - HLTA

Job description

Pheasant Bank Academy are looking to appoint a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to join our academy in January 2026 on a temporary, part time basis.

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.

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

Pheasant Bank Academy is a three form entry junior school serving the area of Rossington. We are a very friendly school, with wonderful children and lots going on. We are a fully inclusive school with a caring ethos that is committed to working in partnership with pupils, parents and the community.

Pheasant Bank Academy is a wonderful place to work. We have a highly effective team that are committed to improving their practice and the learning experience for every child. High quality, personalised CPD is used to ensure all members of staff are able to fulfil their role to the highest standard possible and it ensures that we are always improving as a team. Colleague support and professional challenge are high in the academy. Every day we strive to achieve our motto 'being the best we can be'.

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.

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.