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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with Forest School Responsibility

Stradbroke Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 8LT

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  10 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time - 37 hours a week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,225 - £33,901 pro-rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required to start ASAP – Permanent Contract

A unique and exciting mid-year opportunity has arisen. The Governors of our school are seeking to appoint a dedicated and highly skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This varied role will involve supporting teaching and learning within the classroom for part of the day, alongside leading and delivering an engaging Forest School curriculum throughout the week, making full use of our excellent outdoor facilities.

Stradbroke is a vibrant and inclusive learning community of approximately 500 pupils. This includes a large nursery and an Integrated Resource Unit supporting children with complex SEND needs. Following our most recent inspection in summer 2022, the school continues to be judged as Good in all areas. We are now looking for an individual who can further enhance our provision and help us deliver exceptional learning experiences, particularly through our thriving Forest School programme.

We are seeking a committed and professional practitioner who:

• Holds a recognised Forest School Leader qualification (essential)
• Is passionate about delivering creative, innovative outdoor learning experiences
• Can plan and deliver personalised, adaptive, and inclusive sessions for small groups of pupils
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Works effectively as part of a collaborative and supportive team
• Has an awareness of SEND strategies and a genuine interest in supporting vulnerable children (desirable)
• Is resilient, enthusiastic, and motivated to make a real difference to the lives of pupils, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• Enthusiastic, friendly, and engaged pupils
• A supportive and positive staff team
• Excellent opportunities for professional development, including bespoke CPD

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. To arrange a visit or an informal discussion with the Headteacher, please contact the school office on 0114 239 9320.

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 complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

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About Stradbroke Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 481 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stradbroke Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@stradbroke.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0114 2399320
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stradbroke-primary-school-sheffield

Arranging a visit to Stradbroke Primary School

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

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