Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy

Hours: 35 hours per week term time only

Contract: Part- time, permanent

Start date: January 2027, or as soon as is possible subject to notice periods and all relevant checks.

The closing date is 4 pm on Friday 20th November 2026

Shortlisting on Monday 23rd November 2026

Interviews Friday 27th November 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 Ambition

develop Resilience

strive for Excellence

“Nurturing a love of learning, fostering kindness and respect; by empowering potential, enriching our community for generations to come.”

We currently have 450 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 Higher Level 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. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

Please contact Michelle Connolly, Office Manager via e-mail at admin@shawwood.doncaster.sch.uk 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 from the school by request.

From the school: admin@shawwood.doncaster.sch.uk or Telephone: 01302 831307