Higher Level Teaching Assistant L4 Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Woolley Wood School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 9QN

48 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 33.5 hrs per week Monday to Friday Term Time Only for 39 Weeks
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 33143.00

What skills and experience we're looking for

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level 4)

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

SCC Grade 6 Point 21

We are seeking to appoint a creative, dynamic and experienced professional to join our Wellbeing Team within our fully inclusive school for primary aged pupils with complex learning difficulties.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is committed to making a difference to the lives of children with complex needs.
• Is passionate about safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion.
• Will play a key role in promoting and maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all pupils by ensuring that safeguarding policies and practices are effectively implemented, monitored, and reviewed.
• Is confident working in a classroom environment supporting children with a diverse range of needs.
• Has high standards and expectations in all aspects of school life.
• Has excellent communications skills and experience of working with families and the wider multi-disciplinary team.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic, fun loving children with great potential.
• A creative and supportive Leadership Team who are committed to excellence.
• A dedicated and child focussed staff team.
• A committed and enthusiastic Governing Body.
• A purpose built and well-resourced learning environment.

The successful candidate for this post will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and the Police Act Regulations. We also undertake a Health Check, Teachers’ Prohibited check where applicable, a Children’s Regulations 2009 and a Social Media check for all posts. References for shortlisted candidates will be sought before interviews. Other checks required for the position will also be undertaken. It is a criminal offence to apply for this position if you are barred from working with children.

We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone.

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.

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.

About Woolley Wood School

• School type: Special school, ages 3 to 11
• School size: 104 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woolley Wood School website
• Email address: vollerenshaw@woolleywood.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01142327160
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woolley-wood-school

Arranging a visit to Woolley Wood School

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

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