Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Dore Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S17 3QP

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  9 June 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 May 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 a year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,093 - £31,586 pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of Dore Primary School wish to appoint a permanent HLTA to work across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a strong desire to work within a team, who go above and beyond for the children and families at Dore.

The role will initially be to cover PPA throughout school, therefore the successful candidate will need to have a sound understanding of the National Curriculum and Early Years Framework. A passion for an understanding of Forest School approaches would be advantageous.

We are looking for someone who will join a team who can contribute to the educational and social development of all children. They will need to demonstrate a desire and enthusiasm for working with children throughout school to enable them to achieve their very best.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer the successful applicant an opportunity to be part of a highly motivated, innovative and talented team of staff and children.

Our staff are extremely positive about the role they play in the lives of the children at Dore Primary School and support each other to ensure that we offer our children the very best experiences every day. Together we are prepared to give whatever it takes to ensure that all children achieve their very best.

Please look at our website for more information about our school and our curriculum.

www.doreprimaryschool.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding children and therefore the successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check to ensure their suitability to work with children. Please note that is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you have been placed on the Children's Barred List. Applicants will also need to demonstrate a practical knowledge and a proactive commitment to safeguarding children. Candidates are asked to read the school’s safeguarding policy, which is available at: https://dore.sheffield.sch.uk/policies-and-forms. Appointments are made subject to the Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and satisfactory references.

For shortlisted candidates we will complete an online search.

Further details about the role

Visits to the school are available on Thursday 5th June at 1.30pm and 4.00pm.

Please contact the school office on 0114 236 8690 from Monday 2nd June if you wish to arrange a visit.

Commitment to safeguarding

Dore Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Applying for the job

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

DPS Job Spec HLTA.pdf - 66.5 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description HLTA.pdf - 125 KB (opens in new tab)

About Dore Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 489 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dore Primary School website
• Email address: hclark@dore.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0114 236 8690
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dore-primary-school

Local Authority Maintained School

Arranging a visit to Dore Primary School

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

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