Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

CPD to help your professional developm

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education is recruiting a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant for a full-time role in Sheffield, supporting KS1 at a primary school within a large multi-academy trust. The position offers daily PAYE rates (£95-£130) depending on experience and qualifications, with a Sept 2026–July 2027 placement.

The Higher-Level Teaching Assistant will lead the class during the Teachers PPA time, provide leadership cover and assist with curriculum delivery to support learners aged 3-11.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of how children learn.
• Motivate and inspire children.
• Positive working attitude and commitment to continually improve teaching practice.
• Be organised, punctual and adaptable.
• Be committed to inclusion and equity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the class during Teachers PPA time.
• Provide leadership cover.
• Deliver courses during leadership sessions.

Skills

Excellent understanding of howchildren

Motivate and inspire children

Positive attitude and improving教学

Organised, punctual and adaptable

Commitment to inclusion and equity

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Full-time

Sheffield

£95 - £130 per Day (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

September 2026 – July 2027

The School and Role Vision for Education are currently recruiting for a Grade 4 Teaching Assistant to support within Key Stage 1 at a Primary School in Worksop. As a Grade 4 Teaching Assistant you will take on the role as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant whereby you will be responsible for leading the class during the Teachers PPA time, Leadership Cover and courses.

The school is part of a large multi-academy trust and provides education for children aged 3-11 years old. The school is a two-form entry school and currently has 460 pupils on role. The school was recently inspected by Ofsted and were ‘’Outstanding’’ in all areas.

Requirements

The desired Higher-Level Teaching Assistant will have:

• Have an excellent understanding of how children learn
• Motivate and inspire children
• Have a positive working attitude and committed to continually improve teaching practice
• Be organised, punctual and adaptable
• Be committed to inclusion and equity

What we offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system - (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.