Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 01 May 2026
• Hours: Part time
• Closing date: 15 May 2026
• Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3JS
• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Job type: Contract
• Job reference: 02eed517-e892-4787-96bc-21a17d1f1d5f

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Dodworth St John the Baptist is a special place with a distinctive Christian ethos. We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, enthusiastic and Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to provide cover throughout school. This is a unique opportunity to work in a lovely school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has high expectations and is committed to ensuring all children make excellent academic and social progress;
• Is a creative classroom practitioner;
• Has the ability to inspire and motivate;
• Is able to communicate well with good interpersonal skills;
• Is committed to an inclusive ethos where every person matters;
• Has strong behaviour management skills;
• Has knowledge and experience in children with additional needs;
• Can work well as part of a team;
• Is willing to follow our Christian vision;
• Is warm, kind, caring, positive and has a sense of humour.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A nurturing, caring and inclusive school;
• A forward-thinking Trust that takes professional development, workload and staff wellbeing seriously;
• A friendly, hard-working, professional and supportive team of staff and governors;
• Happy and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and behave well;
• A commitment to your professional development.

We warmly encourage you to visit school before you apply. For further details about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact Lee Swift on lee.swift@dodworthstjohn.enhanceacad.org.uk or telephone .

Enhance Academy Trust has an absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS. The Trust values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all.

Applicants will need to use the link below to complete online application form.

Recruitment

Selection Timeline

• Closing Date: Friday 15th May at 12pm
• Shortlisting: Afternoon of Friday 15th May
• Interviews: Wednesday 20th May

Commitment to safeguarding

All staff and leaders are committed to safeguard and promote our students' welfare, safety, mental and physical health and guidance. The students' welfare is of paramount importance. Our school fully recognises the contribution it can make to protect and support students by fostering an honest, open, caring and supportive climate.

• Has high expectations and is committed to ensuring all children make excellent academic and social progress;
• Is a creative classroom practitioner;
• Has the ability to inspire and motivate;
• Is able to communicate well with good interpersonal skills;
• Is committed to an inclusive ethos where every person matters;
• Has strong behaviour management skills;
• Has knowledge and experience in children with additional needs;
• Can work well as part of a team;
• Is willing to follow our Christian vision;
• Is warm, kind, caring, positive and has a sense of humour.