Primary HLTA Sheffield

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Local school placements across North 


Consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to work in North Sheffield schools. Immediate start or from October 2026 are available, with flexible full-time or part-time opportunities.

HLTAs will support teaching and learning, deliver interventions, and lead classes when needed, contributing to pupils’ academic and social development within a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• HLTA experience or HLTA qualification is required.
• Experience in a primary school setting is preferred.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the classroom environment.
• Deliver targeted interventions to individuals and small groups.
• Lead whole-class learning in the absence of the class teacher when required.
• Support pupils’ academic, emotional, and social development.
• Collaborate with teachers and school staff to maintain a positive environment.
• Support safeguarding procedures and positive behaviour management.

Skills

HLTA experience

HLTA qualification

Primary school experience

Interventions delivery

Job description

HLTA – North Sheffield

Location: North Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Employer:
Start Date: Immediate Start or October 2026
Pay Rate: £100 – £120 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities)
Contract Type: Flexible opportunities available – full-time and part-time considered

HLTA Opportunity – North Sheffield

Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to work in welcoming and supportive schools across North Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced education professionals looking for an immediate start or a position from October 2026.

We are looking for confident and adaptable HLTAs who can support teaching and learning, deliver interventions, and confidently lead classes when required.

The Role

As an HLTA, responsibilities may include:

• Supporting teaching and learning across the classroom environment
• Delivering targeted interventions to individuals and small groups
• Leading whole-class learning in the absence of the class teacher when required
• Supporting pupils’ academic, emotional, and social development
• Working collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff
• Helping to maintain a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment
• Supporting behaviour management and safeguarding procedures

Requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants should have relevant HLTA experience or hold an HLTA qualification.

Successful candidates will ideally have:

• Experience working within a primary school setting
• Confidence supporting learning across different year groups
• Experience delivering interventions and leading small group sessions
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• A proactive, flexible, and positive approach to supporting pupils
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive daily rates of £100 – £120 per day
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability
• Access to local school placements across North Sheffield
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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