HLTA

Teaching Personnel; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for educational staff is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work in primary schools across Sheffield and Barnsley. Ideal candidates will hold HLTA status or equivalent, with experience in EYFS, KS1, or KS2. Responsibilities include supporting teaching, delivering lessons, and leading interventions. The role offers flexible working arrangements, professional development, and competitive pay rates, all within supportive school environments.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Flexible roles

Qualifications

• Experience working across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Confident in leading learning activities and managing a classroom.
• Committed to safeguarding children's wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching and learning across primary key stages.
• Delivering planned lessons and covering classes.
• Leading small-group and one-to-one interventions.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Teaching assistance

Education

HLTA status or equivalent experience

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Primary (All Key Stages)

Sheffield & Barnsley
Full-time / Part-time / Temporary / Permanent opportunities available

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 in a range of friendly and supportive primary schools across Sheffield and Barnsley.

This role is ideal for an experienced teaching assistant who is confident supporting learning, delivering interventions, and leading classes when required.

The Role

• Supporting teaching and learning across all primary key stages
• Delivering planned lessons and covering classes in the absence of the teacher
• Leading small-group and one-to-one interventions
• Supporting pupils with varying learning needs, including SEND
• Assisting with assessment, behaviour management and classroom organisation
• Working collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds HLTA status or equivalent experience
• Experience working across EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2
• Confident in leading learning activities and managing a classroom
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s wellbeing

We Offer

• Opportunities in a variety of primary schools across Sheffield and Barnsley
• Flexible roles to suit your availability: full-time, part-time or supply
• Supportive school environments and ongoing professional development
• Competitive rates of pay, dependent on experience and role

Apply now!

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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