Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Dobcroft Nursery Infant School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2LN14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 October 2026
Closing date
17 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share): 25.9 hours per week, Tuesday PM 3.7 hours and Wed, Thu, Fri, 7.4 hours each day
Contract type
- Fixed term - 11 months, depending on start date
Actual salary
- £18,077.28 (pay award pending)
Pay scale
- G5 SCP 15 to 20
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who:
- Is enthusiastic about working with young children and has a positive attitude.
- Has experience of working with EYFS and/or KS1 children.
- Be an enthusiastic and engaging practitioner who inspires young learners
- Has a commitment to inclusivity.
- Is committed to providing high quality and enjoyable learning opportunities for pupils.
- Is an effective and reflective practitioner with a desire to learn and develop.
- Works well as part of a team and have good interpersonal skills with colleagues, children and parents.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- A friendly and welcoming school
- Happy, kind and enthusiastic children
- A supportive staff and governor team
- A commitment to your professional development
- A positive ethos where everyone is valued and respected.
Further information about the job
The role
We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and caring candidate to join our team as a HLTA to provide PPA cover and work in a reception class (Friday). Our aim is “To provide a foundation for fulfilled lives, inspiring confident and happy learners”. We do this through having high aspirations and expectations for the children in our care and they are at the heart of everything we do.
We are a trauma informed school and are therefore seeking someone with a genuine passion for developing positive relationships and a commitment to providing a relational approach to supporting children, particularly those with special needs. If you enjoy working as part of a collaborative team and have a passion for teaching, we’d love to hear from you!
Commitment to safeguarding
Dobcroft Nursery Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expects all 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 relevant 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 filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Dobcroft Nursery Infant School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 303 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- abdyv@dobcroft-inf.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0114 2368099
Our school is committed to high quality education that enables each child to reach its highest potential. We encourage each child and family to make the most of the opportunities that we can provide for them at this school.
Our aim at Dobcroft Infant School is to provide a foundation for fulfilled lives, inspiring confident and happy learners whilst giving your child the best possible educational opportunity within a happy, caring, stimulating and disciplined environment.
Arranging a visit to Dobcroft Nursery Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email abdyv@dobcroft-inf.sheffield.sch.uk.
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