Primary HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)

Teaching Personnel; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking confident and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) for primary schools in Sheffield. This role involves supporting learning, delivering interventions, and collaborating with teachers. With flexible work options and competitive rates, it's a great opportunity to make a difference in primary education.

Benefits

Flexible work to suit your schedule

Access to local schools

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Free CPD and training opportunities

Competitive daily pay rates

Qualifications

• Experience working across EYFS, KS1, or KS2.
• Able to lead small group work and class sessions.
• Willingness to apply for Enhanced Child Workforce DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support learning across the school and deliver interventions.
• Cover classes when needed and work closely with teachers.
• Raise attainment and pupil confidence.

Skills

Confidence

Teamwork

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Education

HLTA qualification (or equivalent experience)

Job description

HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) – Primary Schools – S12, Sheffield
Location: S12 Area, Sheffield
Position Type: Full-time & Part-time roles available
Pay: Competitive rates (based on experience and responsibilities)
Start Date: September 2025 (with opportunities for trial days before summer)

Teaching Personnel is working closely with a range of welcoming and vibrant primary schools in the S10 area of Sheffield, and we’re on the lookout for confident, experienced HLTAs to join our team!

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting learning across the school, delivering interventions, covering classes when needed, and working closely with teachers to raise attainment and pupil confidence.

What we’re looking for:
HLTA qualification (or equivalent experience)
Experience working across EYFS, KS1, or KS2
Confident delivering small group work and leading class sessions
A flexible, proactive, and positive attitude
Enhanced Child Workforce DBS (or willingness to apply for one)

Why work with Teaching Personnel?
Flexible work that suits your schedule
Access to a wide range of local schools
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Free CPD and training opportunities
Competitive daily pay rates

If you’re a passionate HLTA ready to make a real difference in primary classrooms, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply or find out more, contact Joe on 0114 241 3340 or click Apply Now to get started.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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