24 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    3 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    8 September 2025

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours, Monday to Friday, term-time only

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Between £29093 and £31586 pro-rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a highly effective and impactful HLTA with good curriculum knowledge, who has high expectations for all pupils and a passion for supporting children’s learning. Applicants should be confidant to work across the school from Nursery to Year 6. We value those who have a strong team ethos and are also self-motivated to develop themselves alongside the children. Taking an interest in the children and their lives at home is an important part of the work we do, and our HLTAs are vital in building these relationships. Team work is very important to us so effective communication and the ability to build positive relationships with all children, their families and colleagues is essential.


What the school offers its staff

The School and Trust can offer enthusiastic and motivated pupils who want to learn and achieve, alongside hardworking, dedicated and supportive staff and governors. Varied professional development and career opportunities will be available. The permanent candidate will receive training to become a qualified first aider.

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

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring check in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.

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.

Upload additional documents

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

About Woodhouse West Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
403 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0114 2692602

Sheffield South East Trust (SSET) formed in 2016 and unites seven local primary schools. The schools within the Trust work closely together for the benefit of the children and communities they serve. There are many opportunities for support, training and networking between the schools.

Arranging a visit to Woodhouse West Primary School

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

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