Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Greengate Lane Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 3GT

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  23 June 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,104.00 - £26,807.00 Annually (Actual) SCP 15 – 19 £29,093 - £31,067 FTE

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Join Our Team as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant!

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? Do you thrive in a collaborative, community-focused environment? Greengate Lane Academy is looking for a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our vibrant and supportive team.

About the Role:

As a HLTA, you will:

• Deliver engaging learning activities to individuals, small groups, and whole classes.
• Provide PPA cover for teachers under an agreed system of supervision.
• Support pupils with SEND and contribute to their individual learning plans.
• Use effective behaviour management strategies to create a purposeful learning environment.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, providing feedback to staff and families.
• Contribute to planning, preparation, and curriculum delivery.
• Support and guide other teaching assistants, sharing your expertise.

This role profile is not exhaustive. Full details can be found in the job description and person specification.

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

• Holds HLTA status or equivalent qualifications/experience.
• Has excellent literacy and numeracy skills (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).
• Brings experience working with children across primary age groups, including those with additional needs.
• Is confident leading learning in the absence of a teacher.
• Has strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What We Offer:

• Enthusiastic, caring pupils who are eager to learn.
• A warm, inclusive school community with a strong sense of purpose.
• A hardworking, good-humoured, and supportive staff team.
• Ongoing professional development through the Astrea Talent Programme.
• Access to the South Yorkshire Pension Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.

Why Join Us?

Greengate Lane Academy is a one-form entry primary school in the heart of High Green, Sheffield. As part of the Astrea Academy Trust, we are committed to providing a knowledge-rich, inclusive education that empowers every child to thrive. Our school is built on aspiration, high expectations, and strong community values—where staff, pupils, and families work together to achieve excellence.

Interested in Applying?

If you are passionate about education, looking for a fresh opportunity, or simply want to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at the job description and candidate pack to find out more about the role and how to apply or contact our recruitment team on recruitment@astreaacademytrust.org

Closing Date:

The closing date for applications is 23 June 2025. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce, including people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ communities. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Flexible Interview Dates:

Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!

Commitment to safeguarding

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff. Every child should feel safe and should be protected from any form of child abuse. We have robust policies and procedures that support our commitment to Safeguarding, this includes our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. The in-house Safeguarding teams at each Academy work in partnership with families and safeguarding partners to ensure the safety of children is paramount. We are committed to ensuring that all staff access regular, contextual safeguarding training to meet the needs of the local community.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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.

About Greengate Lane Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 221 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Greengate Lane Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/greengate-lane-academy

We are very proud of our school, and I am sure you will agree that we have much to be proud of with the excellent work that is undertaken here. We have superb school grounds and facilities for our children and local community.

To apply please see the Admissions Information in the menu bar above.

We are delighted to now be a part of the Astrea Academy Trust. The Astrea vision enables individual academies to flourish with real autonomy, whilst also ensuring a strong ethos of support and collaboration.

If you would like to visit the school, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will make an appointment for you. Telephone 0114 284 8322. We look forward to meeting you!

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