Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: South Yorkshire
Salary: £100–£125 per day, dependent on experience
Contract: Flexible, Day-to-Day & Long-Term Opportunities
Start Date: September 2026
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are looking for experienced and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to work across a range of schools throughout South Yorkshire. We have a variety of exciting opportunities available, including day-to-day supply, short-term and long-term placements.

The Role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. You may be required to deliver pre-planned lessons, lead small-group interventions, provide targeted support to pupils and work alongside teachers to ensure pupils achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities may include:

• Delivering pre-planned lessons and learning activities.
• Supporting pupils across a range of abilities and needs.
• Leading small-group and targeted intervention sessions.
• Providing effective classroom management and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Working closely with teachers and other school staff.
• Assisting with assessment and monitoring pupil progress.
• Providing cover for teachers when required.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a relevant HLTA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, HLTA or within a school setting.
• Be confident supporting and, where required, leading learning activities.
• Have strong classroom management skills.
• Be adaptable and able to work across different schools and year groups.
• Have a positive, professional and proactive approach.
• Be passionate about supporting children and young people to succeed.

Why Work With Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible work to suit your availability.
• Access to day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities.
• Opportunities across Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham and the wider South Yorkshire area.
• A dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your placements.
• Access to a wide range of schools and educational settings.
• Free CPD and training opportunities.
• PAYE payroll – no umbrella fees.
• A straightforward registration process.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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