Level Teaching Assistant - Heatherwood School

"People used to tell me to look at which young offender's institution my child was going to. Now I'm looking at which university they will go to." - Year 13 parent

"Excellent provision of adapted curriculum to meet the children's individual needs. Everything fun & enjoyable"

"Where do I start?! I am so pleased and grateful for the excellent provision, quality teaching and care that my child has access to in school."

"Fantastic school I personally couldn't have hoped for a better school safe and nurturing environment she always comes home with a smile."

"I think the school overall is great and my son has come on leaps and bounds since being there, he always enjoys school and is always smiling."

"The Trust Olympics 2023 were perfect, awesome and fantastic."

"Brilliant clubs & brilliant staff also."

"My children really enjoy the school clubs both after school and holiday clubs, the staff are amazing."

"We really love the school holiday club and so do the boys."

"I would like to send a message of thanks to everyone who works the clubs and those for organise them too. They are an important resource to our whole family, so thank you."

Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Salary: Grade 7 NJC
12 – NJC
20 £ 28,598.00 - £32, hours Mon – Fri 8.30 am – 4.00 pm (minus 30 minutes each day for lunch) Term time only + 5 training days

Location:Heatherwood School, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6HQ

Contract type: Permanent – Term Time + 5 additional days

Closing date:Midnight Sunday 11th January 2026

Interview date: Monday 19th January 2026

About our School

Heatherwood School is a vibrant learning community and part of Nexus Multi Academy Trust. It is a special day school for pupils aged 3-19 years with severe, profound and/or multiple learning difficulties.

Heatherwood School has an additional post 16 provision for pupils with moderate learning needs; and a small cohort are educated at, The Bridge, our offsite provision.

We seek to develop a better tomorrow for all learners, through a holistic blend of quality first teaching experiences; celebrating pupils’ strengths along a highly personalised learning journey.

We are committed to preparing our pupils for adulthood through the provision of outstanding levels of education and care, facilitating innovative opportunities and experiences to engage, and motivate, all pupils.

Heatherwood School is dedicated to multi-disciplinary team working, in partnership with parents and carers, to ensure all pupils develop appropriate skills for life and achieve their full potential. This is an opportunity to work with amazing children and young people and make a difference. You can help change perceptions and attitudes around special educational needs and neurodiversity. Become a child’s champion and make memories that will last.

About the Trust

This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 19 unique SEND and mainstream academies.

We are a growing, forward thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.

We are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work across school supporting our pupils. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and innovative person dedicated to ensuring the best outcomes for our pupils. You will work as part of a team facilitating innovative opportunities, outstanding levels of care and inspiring experiences to engage and motivate our children and young people.

What you can expect from us

Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – and Flexibility

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