Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Primary

Oasis Academy Don Valley; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Academy Don Valley in Sheffield is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to lead learning, support pupils and work with teachers across the primary phase. The role offers responsibility for engaging lessons, high-quality PPA cover and targeted interventions to boost pupil progress.

The ideal candidate will have experience in learning support, strong communication, and a commitment to inclusion and safeguarding within a dynamic school community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, including English and Maths.
• HLTA qualification desirable; support will be available for the right candidate.
• Experience supporting or leading learning for classes, groups and individual pupils.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Leading learning during teacher release time and planned absence.
• Delivering targeted interventions to support pupil progress.
• Creating engaging learning activities and resources.
• Supporting assessment and monitoring attainment.
• Promoting positive behaviour and high expectations.
• Providing pastoral support that helps pupils feel safe, valued and ready to learn.
• Collaborating with colleagues and families to secure the best outcomes for every child.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Pupil support

Communication skills

Inclusion focus

Safeguarding awareness

Education

GCSEs English & Maths

HLTA qualification desirable

Experience in learning support

Job description

Join Our Team as a HigherLevel Teaching Assistant (Primary)

Ready to inspire, support and make alasting difference every single day? Oasis Academy Don Valley is looking for apassionate and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join ourvibrant primary phase and help shape the future of our young learners.

At Oasis Academy Don Valley, ourmission is simple: to provide an exceptional education at the heart of thecommunity, preparing children to have a positive impact on the world in theirown unique way. We are a diverse and inclusive academy where high expectations,strong relationships and a relentless focus on achievement enable every childto thrive. We believe that all children can be successful regardless of theirbackground, and we work together as one academy family to help them reach theirfull potential.

This is an exciting opportunity foran experienced Teaching Assistant or aspiring HLTA to take on a rewarding rolethat combines classroom leadership, pupil support and meaningful opportunitiesto influence children's learning journeys.

Bringing Learning to Life

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant,you won't just support learning, you'll help lead it. Working closely withteachers and the wider primary team, you will deliver engaging lessons, providehigh-quality PPA cover and support learning across a range of year groups.Whether working with whole classes, small groups or individual pupils, you willplay a vital role in helping children develop the knowledge, confidence andskills they need to succeed.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leadinglearning during teacher release time and planned absence
• Deliveringtargeted interventions to support pupil progress
• Creatingengaging learning activities and resources
• Supportingassessment and monitoring attainment
• Promotingpositive behaviour and high expectations
• Providingpastoral support that helps pupils feel safe, valued and ready to learn
• Workingcollaboratively with colleagues and families to secure the best outcomesfor every child

Through your work, you will helpensure children develop into confident learners who are prepared for the nextstage of their education and beyond.

More Than Education

At Oasis Academy Don Valley, we arecommitted to developing successful learners for the future in an exciting,secure and happy environment where every individual is valued and encouraged tobe their very best. Our academy is built upon the values of Pride, Respect,Enthusiasm, Courage and Hope, which underpin everything we do.

As a HLTA, you will help children to:

• Developpride in their achievements
• Buildthe confidence to embrace new challenges
• Showrespect for themselves and others
• Approachlearning with enthusiasm and curiosity
• Believein their ability to succeed and make a difference
• Growinto responsible citizens who contribute positively to their communities

Every day presents an opportunity tohelp children realise their potential and turn their aspirations into reality.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking someone who isenthusiastic, resilient and genuinely committed to helping children succeed. Theideal candidate will:

• Haveexperience supporting or leading learning for classes, groups andindividual pupils
• Demonstratestrong communication and organisational skills
• Buildpositive and productive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Havehigh expectations for achievement, behaviour and personal development
• Beadaptable, proactive and solution-focused
• Understandthe importance of inclusion and supporting diverse pupil needs
• Becommitted to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare
• Sharethe Oasis values of inclusion, equality, hope and perseverance

Essential Qualifications

• Aminimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, including English and Maths
• HLTAqualification desirable, though support will be available for the rightcandidate
• Relevantexperience supporting high-quality teaching and learning

Why Choose Oasis Academy Don Valley?

Joining Oasis Academy Don Valleymeans becoming part of a growing, successful all-through academy serving theSheffield community. We celebrate diversity, maintain exceptionally highexpectations and place children and families at the centre of everything we do.We are proud to offer:

• Anacademy culture where every child is known, valued and supported
• Astrong community focus and meaningful partnerships with families
• Highexpectations for learning, behaviour and achievement
• Ahappy, vibrant environment where children and staff can flourish
• Acommitment to character development through the Oasis ethos and values
• Theopportunity to work within an all-through academy with a shared vision forexcellence

As part of Oasis Community Learning,you will benefit from:

• High-qualityprofessional development and continuous learning opportunities
• Clearcareer progression pathways
• Accessto a national network of academies and educational expertise
• Asupportive, collaborative and inclusive team culture
• Astrong commitment to staff wellbeing
• Theopportunity to make a real and lasting impact on children, families andthe wider community

Most importantly, you will join ateam that believes education changes lives and is committed to helping everychild leave Oasis Academy Don Valley ready to make a positive impact on theworld in their own unique way.

Please note: Oasis CommunityLearning does not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative introductions fromrecruitment agencies. We work strictly with agencies on our Preferred SupplierList (PSL), and any CVs submitted outside of this agreement will not be liablefor an introduction fee.

All applications will be checked for authenticity and for the use of AI.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.