16 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    11 May 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    23 April 2025

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). 39 weeks per year.

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

£29,093 to £31,586 (pro-rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The right candidate will:

-deliver a range of 1:1 and small group interventions to enable pupils to access learning and make good progress

- develop positive relationships with pupils and staff showing care, patience, empathy and encouragement

- have good Numeracy and Literacy Skills

- have an ability to work using their own initiative

- have a positive and resilient mindset

- have the skills to maintain effective relationships and work well as a team

- have a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults

- be flexible and able to adapt to changing situations and learn new skills

- a commitment to ensuring the safety of our pupils

- hold strong values that are aligned with the school and our Department

What the school offers its staff

At Forge Valley School we work together to create an inclusive environment and so enable pupils with additional needs to grow in confidence, resilience and independence.

We can offer you:

  • the opportunity for professional growth
  • first class continuing professional development opportunities
  • a modern, £27 million, state of the art working environment
  • access to an on-site gym which is free to staff members
  • Support from an experienced and committed Leadership Team and Governing Body who are committed to staff wellbeing and reduction in workload

Further details about the role

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Level 4

37 hours per week for 39 weeks per year

Grade 5 - £29,093 to £31,586 (pro-rata)

Required for September 2025

Forge Valley School is an 11-18 Academy sponsored by Tapton School Academy Trust. We are an Ofsted “Good” school with the ambition and capacity to improve further. The school serves over 1500 pupils and since the school’s reputation goes from strength to strength, the number of pupils at Forge Valley School is expected to rise further.

Our key strength is our staff who are committed to ensuring all pupils become the best they can be. Although we work as a team, we recognise each member of staff as an individual and offer bespoke CPD and support. Above all, we are a team that enjoys working here at Forge Valley School; who are supportive, approachable and ambitious for each other and ourselves.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Higher-Level Teaching Assistant/Team Leader to join our hardworking and supportive SEND Department. We are an inclusive school who always work hard to make our practice as good as it possibly can be for all the pupils.

This role is to support the SENCo in leading our Support for Learning Team. This Team provides support for mainstream pupils with a range of additional needs.

Commitment to safeguarding

Candidates are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with Forge Valley School Safeguarding procedures - Forge Valley School - Safeguarding

https://www.forgevalley.school/

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
How to apply
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Additional documents

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

About Forge Valley School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 19
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1510 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01142348805

Forge Valley School is an 11-18 Academy sponsored by Tapton School Academy Trust. We are an Ofsted “Good” school with the ambition and capacity to improve further. The school serves over 1500 pupils and since the school’s reputation goes from strength to strength, the number of pupils at Forge Valley School is expected to rise further.
One of our key strengths is our staff who are committed to ensuring all pupils become the best they can be. Although we work as a team, we recognise each member of staff as an individual and offer bespoke CPD and support. Above all, we are a team that enjoys working at Forge Valley School, who are supportive, approachable and ambitious for each other and ourselves.

Arranging a visit to Forge Valley School

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

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