Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Full-Time & Flexible Opportunities | Competitive Weekly Pay | Immediate & September Starts Available

Are you a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking for your next opportunity in education? Whether you're seeking flexible supply work or a long-term role, Teaching Personnel is recruiting experienced HLTAs to work across a variety of primary and secondary schools throughout Sheffield.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a trusted education recruitment agency, supporting schools while gaining experience in a range of settings. We have roles available on a day-to-day, short-term, long-term, and permanent basis.

The Role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
• Support teaching and learning across a range of year groups and subjects.
• Lead small group and whole-class learning activities.
• Provide targeted interventions to help pupils make progress.
• Support pupils with a range of learning needs, including SEND where required.
• Promote positive behaviour and create an engaging learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and school staff to support pupil achievement.

What We're Looking For

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Hold a recognised Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Have previous experience working as a HLTA or in a similar classroom support role.
• Be confident leading whole-class learning and delivering lessons independently.
• Have excellent communication, organisational, and behaviour management skills.
• Be adaptable and able to work across different schools and age groups.
• Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one).

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay, paid through PAYE.
• Flexible working to suit your availability and lifestyle.
• Opportunities across a wide network of Sheffield schools.
• Access to long-term and permanent positions.
• A dedicated local consultant offering ongoing support.
• Free CPD and professional development to enhance your career.
• The opportunity to build experience in a variety of educational settings.

If you're a qualified HLTA who is passionate about supporting pupils and helping schools deliver outstanding education, we'd love to hear from you.

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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