Higher Level Teaching Assistant in 2 Year Old Provision
Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2AA13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
1 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £30,024 and £32,597
What skills and experience we're looking for
Higher Level Teaching Assistant in 2 Year Old Provision
Hillsborough Primary School
Required: September 2026
Salary: Grade 5, SCP 15 – 20, £30,024 - £32,597
Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Inova Multi Academy Trust wish to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant starting in September 2026 at Hillsborough Primary School to lead and manage high-quality provision for 2 year old children, supporting their early learning, development and wellbeing. Responsible for planning, delivering and assessing age appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment. The role includes supporting vulnerable children and those eligible for funded places, working closely families and external professionals.
Since forming in 2011 we have grown to 9 schools - 5 primary and 4 secondary - providing learning to over 7,500 learners from 2 - 18.
Collaboration is systematic to our Trust. We give our leaders license to operate and empower them to do the right thing for our organisation.
Our Vision: Transforming lives through the power of learning.
Our Mission: To equip young people with the knowledge, skills and character to thrive in a rapidly changing world. From nursery to destination, our pathways will embed a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence delivered through high quality, inclusive and enjoyable educational experiences.
Our Values: Innovation : Collaboration : Excellence
At the last inspection the school had a grade2Goodjudgement. Membership of the Academy Trust provides a range of opportunities for partnership working and continuing professional development with an outstanding secondary school and a network of primary schools within the locality. We are all working together to establish really effective practice for the benefit of every child.
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant who would enjoy working in a happy and supportive school. The successful candidate will join us to complete a strong team and contribute to the school’s success.
We are looking to appoint someone who is keen to work as part of a team, be willing to inspire and motivate pupils and have a good understanding of school improvement.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact school to arrange a date to visit.
Application forms and further information regarding the role (including a job description) are available in the Recruitment Pack attached and can also be obtained at: Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School
Completed applications should be returned to: recruitment@hillsborough.sheffield.sch.uk
Please do not use the Local Authority application form.
HillsboroughPrimary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the interests of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate must have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and students and providing advice in accurate spoken English is essential to the role.
Shortlisted Candidates:
- References will be requested before interview
- A Criminal Convictions Disclosure Form will be requested at interview
- Evidence of right to work in the UK will be requested at interview
- Qualification certificates will be requested at interview
- Disclosures concerning child protection investigations, relationships with pupils, employees, governors or trustees, prohibition orders and section 128 directions (where applicable) will be requested at interview
- We may conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates prior to making our final decision. If any information obtained from the online searches raises concerns around someone’s suitability for the role, or to working with children, then this may be raised with the candidate at interview and/or we may take advice from the local authority children’s service.
Successful Candidates:
- Successful candidates will be required to undertake a DBS Enhanced Disclosure (with barred list) check
- Successful candidates will be required to complete a Childcare Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006 Declaration (for applicable posts)
- Pre-employment medical screening.
Please Note: Canvassing of any employee, Trustee or member of the Local Governing Board, directly or indirectly, and your application will be disqualified.
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 1st July 2026 (midday)
Date for Interview: Thursday 9th July 2026
What the school offers its staff
•SalarySacrifice Car Scheme
•Cycle to Work Scheme
•Discounted membership for WestfieldHealth
•Occupational Health •Wellbeing Programme
•Continuous CPD and Training.
Further information about the job
Teaching and Learning
•Plan, prepare and deliver engaging, play based learning activities in line with the EYFS framework •Implement local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, early years and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of relevant skills •Support the use of ICT in learning activities through specialist support •Lead the day to day running of the 2 year old provision •Monitor, assess and track children’s progress, identifying next steps in learning •Support early language development, communication and social skills •Adapt learning opportunities to meet the needs of all children, including those with SEND or additional needs, promoting the inclusion and acceptance of pupils within the classrooms •Assist with the development and implementation of support plans •Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations •Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities •Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self reliance •Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement
Child Development and Welfare
•Provide a safe, caring and inclusive environment that promotes children’s wellbeing •Support children’s personal, social and emotional development •Promote positive behaviour using developmentally appropriate strategies •Carry our key person responsibilities, building secure attachments with children •Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times
Leadership and Organisation
•Organise and maintain a high quality learning environment (indoors and outdoors) •Lead and support other support staff within the provision where appropriate •Contribute to the development of the provision, including resources and routines •Ensure compliance with EYFS statutory requirements and school policies •Provide detailed and regular feedback to the Foundation Stage Lead on pupils' achievement, progress, problems etc. •Use strategies, in liaison with the Foundation Stage Lead, to support pupils to achieve learning goals •
•Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour •Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers •Observe and record children’s learning and development •Maintain accurate records, including learning journeys and progress reports •Contribute to assessments such as the 2 year progress check (where required) •Use assessment information to inform planning and next steps
Support for the Curriculum
•Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs •Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources •Help pupils to access learning activities through specialist support •Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources •
Support for the School
•Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person •Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop •Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school •Participate in training and other learning activities as required, including Paediatric First Aid training as an essential requirement. •Build positive relationships with parents/carers, sharing information about children’s development •Provide feedback and guidance to support learning at home •Work collaboratively with external agencies (eg, health visitors, speech therapists) •Support transition into nursery/reception settings •Any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade and role
Safeguarding and Health & Safety
•Follow safeguarding policies and procedures rigorously •Ensure the health, safety and hygiene of the children at all times •Report concerns promptly in line with school procedures •Maintain appropriate ratios and supervise children effectively
Professional Responsibilities
•Work as part of the wider Early Years and school team •Attend staff meetings, training and professional development opportunities •Contribute to school improvement priorities where relevant •Take responsibility for your own professional development •Uphold the school’s values, policies and ethos
All the above duties and responsibilities to be carried out in accordance with INOVA Multi-Academy Trust Policies, Standing Orders and current legislation with an emphasis on Customer Care, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection and Health and Safety.
THE PERSON
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
•HLTA status or equivalent qualification •Relevant Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification •Experience working with children aged 2-5 years •Strong understanding of the EYFS framework •Experience supporting children with additional needs •Excellent communication and organisational skills •Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection •Paediatric First Aid qualification (or the willingness to participate in training)
Desirable:
•Experience leading a provision or team •Knowledge of speech and language development •Experience working with vulnerable or disadvantaged children
Skills, Knowledge and Personal Qualities
•Have a diverse set of skills which will enable you to be flexibleworking in the classroom. •Be passionate about teaching and learning •Be able to work creatively and strategically and collaborate withleaders and other EYFS staff •Be an innovative and reflective practitioner who is keen to learn •Be positive, with a ‘can do’ attitude •Be committed to improving the life chances of every child •Have excellent classroom skills including high expectations and acommitment to challenging every learner through an exciting,inspiring enquiry-based curriculum •Have outstanding interpersonal skills that motivate and inspirechildren to achieve their very best •Have highly effective communication, organisational and teamworkskills. •Warm, nurturing and patient approach •Strong leadership and initiative •Ability to work independently and as part of a team •Creative and flexible in planning learning experiences •Good observational and assessment skills
Work Related Circumstances (including working conditions
•The role is based at Hillsborough Primary School but could involve travel to other school sites within the Trust •The role is based primarily in the Foundation Stage unit but may be required to work in main school at times •Requirement to participate in first aid training •Requirement to complete online training modules each year as applicable to the role •Requirement to attend face to face 3 yearly mandatory safeguarding training •We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Fluency Duty: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and pupils, and provide advice in spoken English, is essential for this post.
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
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 Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 349 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@hillsborough.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0114 2347898
A 3-11 primary school based in North-West Sheffield. We are proud to be part of the Tapton School Academy Trust.
Arranging a visit to Hillsborough Nursery & Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@hillsborough.sheffield.sch.uk.
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