Key Role Information

Salary
£16551 to £17079
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Temporary
Closing
06/11/2026 16:00
Interview
16/11/2026
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Support Staff | SCP4 - SCP6
Department
Key Stage 2
Key stage
Key Stage 2
Hours per week
27.50
Weeks per year
44.510
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

The Directors of Exceed Learning Partnership and Governors of Bentley High Street Primary School are looking to appoint an experienced temporary Teaching Assistant to work in our Early Years provision on a 1-1 basis with allocated children with SEND.


Initially temporary until 31st August 2027 due to funding with the possibility of a permanent contract either at Bentley High Street Primary School or another Exceed Learning Partnership school within Doncaster.


Our ideal candidate will have proven experience of working 1-1 with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)


Bentley High Street Primary School is part of Exceed Learning Partnership, a Multi Academy Trust that currently comprises of 10 Academies, Bentley High Street Primary School, Carr Lodge Academy, Edlington Victoria Academy, Hall Cross Academy, Hill Top Academy, Rosedale Primary School, Sandringham Primary School, Sheep Dip Lane Academy, The Mallard Academy and Willow Primary School

 

Are you passionate about improving the life chances of young people? Are you ambitious, passionate about the education of children and looking for a new challenge? This is an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to use their skills and individuality and support us in our continuing journey of improvement.

 

We are looking for a multi-tasking education focused individual who lives to inspire and loves to encourage. A selfless provider of knowledge and skills for our children who will make the difference in their lives.

 

We foster a positive climate and strive for all staff to develop a successful career. In order to achieve this, we put the maximum amount of effort into creating the very best professional development opportunities. As part of Exceed, Bentley High Street Primary School is collaborating with outstanding Academies and leaders, which is ensuring that we move forward in our own development.

 

Why work for Exceed Learning Partnership and at Bentley High Street Primary School?

 

At Bentley High Street Primary school, our aim is to foster a love of learning and develop enquiring minds to enable all our children to overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.We strive to ensure that our children value themselves as unique individuals, celebrating diversity and respecting differences. We work together as a community to enable all our children to grow to be responsible citizens and successful learners with high aspirations who know how to make a positive contribution to their community and the wider society.


Our Values permeate through everything we do and we expect our pupils to be ambitious to achieve their very best through being positive, self-motivated, engaged in their learning and independent in their decisions. There is a high focus on developing children’s moral, spiritual, social and cultural understanding.

 

Education is a partnership between home and school and we place a great deal of emphasis on our partnership with parents and the community. We believe that children learn best when home and school work together.

 

Working in Exceed Learning Partnership will offer:


Excellent career development

Talented and hard-working professional colleagues who are committed to children’s success across the curriculum

The support of being part of a successful Multi Academy Trust

Access to the most up-to-date training and development for Teaching Assistants

Wonderful pupils and parents who support the school in all its aspirations

A highly committed and supportive Academy Governing Board and Trust Board of Directors

An inclusive ethos in which everyone is valued and respected

An ethos where we promote and support the importance of physical, emotional and mental wellbeing

Access to our comprehensive wellbeing support package in partnership with Schools Advisory Service which includes access to a wide range of services including 24-hour access to GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling, weight management and wellbeing exercise and health plans.

 

At Exceed Learning Partnership, we have a strong culture of school improvement, and professional development is at the heart of the Trust and all its academies. Our leaders have a wealth of knowledge and are highly experienced in improving outcomes for pupils.

 

As a Trust, we are passionate about meeting the needs of all our learners, ensuring their happiness and making the most of their individual talents. The focus on developing a lifelong love of learning is underpinned by rigorous attention to the development of essential skills and tools. We are committed to providing the very best educational opportunities for the pupils of Bentley High Street Primary School and this is an exciting opportunity for you to join this team and ‘make a difference.’


Informal Communication and visits to the academy are welcome. To arrange to visit us, please contact our Academy Business Manager, Verity Wood – v.wood@bentleyhighst.elp.org.uk


Exceed Learning Partnership is an inclusive, diverse, supportive organisation. We care deeply about inclusive working practice and diverse teams. We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suitable to the job and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief and disability.

 

The Directors and Governors of Exceed Learning Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a Children’s Barred List Check. Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure of criminal convictions.


If you have not heard from us within three days of the shortlisting date, then unfortunately on this occasion - your application has been unsuccessful.


Benefits

Access to a comprehensive health and wellbeing support package that gives employees 24 hour access to GP appointments, weight management and a range of wellbeing activities
Access to the most up to date training and support
Auto enrollment into Local Government Pension Scheme with South Yorkshire Pensions
Extensive career opportunities giving you the opportunity to grow and develop in your role with us

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalentessential
Grade A* to C or level 4-9
TA2 qualification or equivalent or relevant experiencedesirable

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Ability to work with children to meet their individual targetsessential
To have a clear understanding of the National Curriculum and its application

Experience

Experience of SEND
Current first aid certificate

Personal Attributes

Ability to empathise with children and young peopleessential
Initiative and ability to prioritise one’s own workessential
Confidence and commitmentessential
Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levelsessential
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a teamessential
High Degree of motivation for working with children and young peopleessential
A desire to learn and developessential
Responsibility for own professional development essential
Enthusiasm, displays drive and energy to achieve results essential
Able to work flexibly to meet deadlines and respond to unplanned situations whilst providing a high level of customer serviceessential
A willingness to be flexible where the need arises to meet the needs of the Academyessential

Relevant Skills

Ability to use ICT systems: Microsoft office, Excel etc.essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills essential
An ability to interpret legislation and regulationsessential
An ability to follow instructionessential
A knowledge of strategies that enable teaching of mixed ability pupils and provide work which is differentiated to cater for the entire ability range essential
Knowledge of how ICT is used to support pupils’ learning and ability to use ICT effectively in the classroom setting essential
A commitment to whole school improvement.essential
To create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment

About Us

Bentley High Street Primary School

Verity Wood

v.wood@bentleyhighst.elp.org.uk

High Street
Bentley
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN5 0AA

Safeguarding Information

Exceed Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices, outlined in our policy, and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.