Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Learners Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Birkhill Infant and Nursery School is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team. The role combines leading whole-class teaching with supporting small groups and individuals to help all pupils reach their potential.

You will plan, prepare and deliver differentiated activities, support learners with SEND, monitor progress and contribute to professional development across the school. A positive, flexible approach and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Solid understanding of the primary curriculum across key stages.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management.
• Experience adapting learning for individual needs; SEND experience desirable.
• Strong organisation, communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover lessons and deliver whole-class teaching when needed.
• Collaborate with class teachers to plan, prepare and deliver differentiated activities.
• Support pupils' academic, social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Assist pupils with SEND to access the curriculum effectively.
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to reporting.
• Manage learning resources and prepare classrooms.
• Supervise other support staff and contribute to professional development.
• Participate in school meetings and school-wide activities.

Skills

HLTA status

Primary curriculum

Classroom management

SEND experience

Organisation

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

HLTA status

Job description

Birkhill Infant and Nursery School is seeking to recruit an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their team.

Birkhill Infant and Nursery School is looking for a motivated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our school community.This role offers a varied mix of responsibilities, from leading whole-class teaching to supporting small groups and individual learners, with a particular focus on helping all pupils achieve their full potential.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing cover lessons and delivering whole-class teaching when needed (e.g. PPA cover or short-term teacher absence).
• Working collaboratively with class teachers to plan, prepare and deliver differentiated learning activities.
• Supporting pupils' academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development, individually or in groups.
• Helping pupils with additional needs (SEND) to access the curriculum effectively.
• Monitoring and assessing pupil progress, giving feedback to teachers and contributing to reporting.
• Managing learning resources, preparing classrooms, and ensuring learning environments are well set up.
• Sometimes supervising other support staff or TAs, guiding less experienced colleagues.
• Participating in school-wide activities, meetings, and contributing to ongoing professional development.

Essential skills and qualities:

• HLTA status or equivalent qualities:HLTA status or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum and experience across key stage(s).
• Excellent classroom management and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to adapt learning for individual needs; experience with SEND is desirable.
• Good organisational, communication and teamwork skills.
• A flexible and positive attitude, willing to pitch in where needed.

Why you'll want to work here:

We are a friendly and caring school, committed to making sure every child is supported and valued.Opportunity to develop professionally, with support from senior leadership.A chance to shape and influence learning across different year groups, not just one class.Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

For an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01246 433205 or email [e-mail]