Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Team Leader

Minerva Learning Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational trust in Sheffield is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Team Leader. The ideal candidate will be a hard-working and highly organised individual responsible for leading a team of teaching assistants. This permanent position offers a salary ranging from £27,149.02 to £29,475.64 annually, depending on experience, and emphasizes a commitment to safeguarding children. Applicants should be prepared for a DBS check and must apply using the specific forms provided by the trust.

Qualifications

• Hard-working and highly organised individual to undertake the role of Higher-Level Teaching Assistant Team Leader.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the important role of Higher-Level Teaching Assistant Team Leader.

Job description

Overview

Post: Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Team Leader

Location: High Storrs School

Pay scale: NJC Grade 5, point 15: £30,024 to 20: £32,597 gross per annum
Actual Annual Salary: £27,149.02 to £29,475.64 (under 5 years of service)

Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week x 41 weeks per year

Start date: As soon as possible

Responsibilities

• Hard-working and highly organised individual to undertake the important role of Higher-Level Teaching Assistant Team Leader.

Requirements / Qualifications

Not explicitly specified in the current description.

Applications and Safeguarding

• The closing date is 9:00am on Wednesday 01 October 2025; interviews on Tuesday 07 October 2025.
• The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people. A DBS check will be required. In line with KCSIE, online searches on shortlisted candidates may be conducted as part of due diligence.
• Further information is available by contacting Rachel Farthing (PA to the Headteacher) via email [e-mail] or telephone [phone].
• The application form and information pack is available on the school website at highstorrs.co.uk; please ensure that only MINERVA LEARNING TRUST APPLICATION FORMS ARE ACCEPTED and do not use Sheffield City Council application forms. Include telephone numbers and email addresses for yourself and referees.

Notes

Minerva Learning Trust is a growing multi-academy trust serving Sheffield and Derbyshire with a commitment to safeguarding and equality of opportunity.