Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Gleadless Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 2EJ

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  25 June 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  11 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term-time only) Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm (Monday - Thursday) 8am - 3:30pm (Friday)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,093 - £31,586

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

● Plans and teaches high quality lessons across the curriculum, providing planned or emergency cover across the school

● Has an ability to inspire and enthuse all children so learning is a rich and enjoyable experience

● Is committed to making the most of opportunities to develop as an engaged professional

● Is a skilled and committed team player who can work closely with colleagues to support excellent outcomes for children

● Is excellent at building positive and caring relationships with children

● Is able to respond positively to the needs of all learners, including those with SEND

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

● A very friendly and mutually supportive place to learn and work

● The chance to have a real impact, making a positive difference to our children’s lives and outcomes

● A professional and committed staff and governor team

● A supportive community who want the best for their children

● Enthusiastic learners who deserve only the best

● Regular, high quality professional development opportunities

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@gleadless.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.

Upload additional documents

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

HLTA advert June 2025.pdf - 219 KB (opens in new tab)

support-staff-application-form-sset (1).docx - 67.6 KB (opens in new tab)

hlta-job-description.doc.pdf - 231 KB (opens in new tab)

About Gleadless Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: Up to 420 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gleadless Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@gleadless.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01142399705
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gleadless-primary-school-sheffield

Arranging a visit to Gleadless Primary School

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

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