Higher Level Teaching Assistant

The Supply Register; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay every Friday

Exclusive LEAD Academy Trust roles

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Supply Register, in exclusive partnership with L.E.A.D Academy Trust, is recruiting Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to support Sheffield primary schools including Birley Spa, Birley, Charnock Hall and Rainbow Forge.

As an HLTA you will deliver pre‑planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher, lead small-group interventions, provide 1:1 support, assist with behaviour management and pupil engagement, and help with planning and assessment.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or strong TA experience with proven cover experience.
• Confidence delivering lessons independently.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• A proactive, flexible and supportive approach.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential).

Responsibilities

• Delivering pre‑planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
• Leading small‑group interventions and targeted support.
• Providing 1:1 support where required.
• Assisting with behaviour management and pupil engagement.
• Supporting teachers with planning, assessment and classroom routines.
• Helping maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

HLTA qualification or TA experience

Confident delivering lessons

Behaviour management

Communication and organisation

Proactive and flexible approach

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

L.E.A.D Academy Trust – Sheffield Birley Spa Primary, Birley Primary, Charnock Hall Primary, Rainbow Forge Primary Immediate Opportunities | Day‑to‑Day, Short‑Term & Long‑Term Roles

The Supply Register is proud to be working in exclusive partnership with the L.E.A.D Academy Trust, supporting their Sheffield primary schools with high‑quality staffing. We are now recruiting Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to join our supply bank and work across:

• Birley Spa Primary Academy
• Birley Primary Academy
• Charnock Hall Primary Academy
• Rainbow Forge Primary Academy

These schools offer welcoming environments, supportive leadership teams, and opportunities to make a real impact across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

About the Role

As an HLTA, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the primary phase. Responsibilities include:

• Delivering pre‑planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher
• Leading small‑group interventions and targeted support
• Providing 1:1 support where required
• Assisting with behaviour management and pupil engagement
• Supporting teachers with planning, assessment and classroom routines
• Helping maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment

Requirements

• HLTA qualification or strong TA experience with proven cover experience
• Confidence delivering lessons independently
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• A proactive, flexible and supportive approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential)

What We Offer

• Flexible day‑to‑day, short‑term and long‑term opportunities
• Weekly pay every Friday
• Competitive rates of pay
• Exclusive access to roles within L.E.A.D Academy Trust
• Ongoing professional development and CPD
• Supportive recruitment team throughout your placements