Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency is looking for a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Sheffield to lead small groups of children aged 3 to 11, particularly those with special educational needs. The successful candidate will contribute to a supportive educational environment in schools rated good by Ofsted, offering a rewarding opportunity for professional development and a guaranteed pay scheme.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD to help with your professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Access to free courses such as Team Teach

Qualifications

• Hold a HLTA qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working with pupils with SEND.
• Experience of supporting vulnerable children or adults.

Responsibilities

• Lead small groups of children aged 3 to 11.
• Organise and support learning activities for pupils with special educational needs.

Skills

Experience working with pupils with SEND

Experience of supporting vulnerable children or adults

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Sheffield: Part Time

Start date: September 2025

The Role and School

The role of HLTA (Higher level teaching assistant) would see the successful candidate leading small groups of children between the ages of 3 to 11 years old. The role of a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant is to complement the work of teachers by taking responsibility for the organisation and support of agreed learning activities for classes where all pupils have special educational needs. The schools are rated good by Ofsted and cater for pupils with Moderate learning disabilities and autism.

Requirements

The desired HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) will have:

• Hold a HLTA qualification or equivalent
• Experience working with pupils with SEND
• Experience of supporting vulnerable children or adults

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.
• Access to free courses such as Team Teach.

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.

How to apply

If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call Chloe Murdoch on (phone number removed).