Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Full Time

Start Date: September 2026
Location: Doncaster
Contract: Full Time | Long-Term with Potential for Permanent Appointment

Career Teachers are delighted to be recruiting for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in Doncaster from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated education professional seeking a long-term role with the strong possibility of securing a permanent position.

This role would be particularly well suited to an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to broaden their classroom experience or a qualified HLTA seeking a new challenge within a nurturing primary setting.

The Role

As a HLTA, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. Working closely with teachers and senior leaders, you will deliver high-quality interventions, provide classroom cover when required, and help ensure all pupils can achieve their full potential.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering planned learning activities to individuals, small groups, and whole classes.
• Leading lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
• Supporting pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development.
• Providing targeted intervention support to raise attainment and progress.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff to create an engaging learning environment.
• Assisting with assessment and monitoring pupil progress.

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• HLTA status, an equivalent recognised qualification, or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This is an essential requirement.
• Experience working within a primary school setting.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for supporting children’s learning and development.
• A flexible, proactive, and positive approach to education.

What We Offer Through Career Teachers

When you work with Career Teachers, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Weekly pay through PAYE.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant.
• Access to a variety of long-term and permanent opportunities.
• Free CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working options to suit your career goals.
• Help and guidance throughout the registration and placement process.
• Referral bonus schemes available.

How to Apply

If you are a qualified HLTA, hold an equivalent qualification, or are an ECT looking to gain valuable experience within a supportive primary school environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV to discuss this exciting September opportunity in Doncaster.

Career Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to the relevant safeguarding and DBS checks.