Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Southey Green Nursery & Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 7QG

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 November 2026

• Closing date

  23 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Three days per week Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8 am to 4 pm.
• Contract type: Fixed term - up to 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full time equivalent salary: 30024 to 32597

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an ambitious and dedicated Higher

Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our vibrant and

supportive school team. In this key role, you will work in

close partnership with our teaching staff to enhance pupil

attainment, deliver engaging planned lessons or

interventions, and provide vital cover when needed.

Whether you are guiding small groups or leading a whole

class, your work will champion inclusion, independence,

and a genuine love for learning. If you have strong

communication skills, a proactive approach, and a passion

for making a real difference in children's lives, we would

love to hear from you

What the school offers its staff

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted membership for Westfield Health

Occupational Health

Wellbeing Programme

Continuous CPD and Training

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.

Additional documents

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

HLTA maternity cover for 3 days per week.pdf - 565 KB (opens in new tab)

About Southey Green Nursery & Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 701 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Southey Green Nursery & Primary School website
• Email address: sshaw@southeygreen.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0114 2326879
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/southey-green-primary-school-and-nurseries

Southey Green is a large three form entry primary school with two nurseries in north Sheffield (Group Size 4, NOR: 736). Following the OFSTED inspection in March 2016 Southey Green is proud to say that it is a ‘GOOD’ school.

We are a Member of Tapton School Academy Trust. The Trust have a shared vision to ‘realise the life chances and dreams of every child’. Our mission is to provide a safe place to be, provide great teaching and learning and create an environment where all opportunities are within reach. Membership provides a range of opportunities for collaborative working and continuing professional development with a network of secondary and primary schools within the locality.

Arranging a visit to Southey Green Nursery & Primary School

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

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