Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Acres Hill Community Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 4GQ

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  6 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 5

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for:

• Someone who is enthusiastic and full of energy who is ready to join our busy and fun school community
• A practitioner with a commitment for ‘bringing learning to life’ by making lessons relevant and enjoyable for our pupils
• Someone who has relevant experience of working in primary education, this person would ideally have experience in all areas of primary education
• Someone who is robust and can communicate clearly and build effective relationships with children, families and colleagues
• A colleague with the ability to cover classes without the presence of a teacher; as cover for PPA, ECT and leadership non-contact time, or in the event of other absence
• Someone who would ideally have experience of delivering interventions and support to individual and groups of pupils, as well as excellent whole class practice

What the school offers its staff

In return the school and Trust can offer enthusiastic and motivated pupils who want to learn and achieve. There are numerous opportunities to network with colleagues and develop professionally as well as feel personally supported. We have a hardworking, dedicated and supportive team of staff and governors who are excited to meet you.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (previously CRB) in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and the Police Act Regulations.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@acreshill.sheffield.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Acres Hill Community Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 228 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Acres Hill Community Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@acreshill.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01142441512
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/acres-hill-community-primary-school

Sheffield South East Trust (SSET) formed in 2016 and unites six local primary schools. The schools within the Trust work closely together for the benefit of the children and communities they serve. There are many opportunities for support, training and networking between the schools. In November 2019 the school was rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted.

Arranging a visit to Acres Hill Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@acreshill.sheffield.sch.uk.

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