HLTA
Hatfield Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 6HY17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
7 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,024.00 - £32,061.00 Annually (FTE) Pro rata - £25,907 - £27,665
HLTA job summary
HLTA - Permanent Role
Start date: September 2026
Salary: £25,907 - £27,665 (pro‑rata salary)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working pattern:
- Monday-Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Friday: 8:00am - 3:30pm
Contract: Term time only
Closing date: 7th June 2026
Hatfield Academy is a vibrant, nurturing and ambitious school committed to ensuring every child thrives. We pride ourselves on being a warm and inclusive community, where high expectations, strong relationships and a culture of respect form the foundations of our work. Our dedicated staff team is passionate about providing exceptional learning experiences that inspire, challenge and support our pupils to achieve their very best. Joining Hatfield Academy means becoming part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment where everyone is encouraged to grow.
About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team from September 2026. This permanent role offers the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibilities and play a key part in supporting high‑quality teaching and learning across the academy.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver engaging and effective learning activities to individuals, small groups and whole classes.
- Support teachers with planning, preparation and assessment to raise attainment.
- Provide targeted interventions for pupils with additional or specific learning needs.
- Foster a positive, inclusive and well‑managed learning environment.
- Support pupils’ wider pastoral needs to ensure they feel safe, supported and ready to learn.
- Collaborate closely with teachers, leaders and parents to promote strong progress.
- Monitor and record pupil outcomes, sharing feedback with teaching staff to inform next steps.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident and proactive HLTA who:
- Holds a recognised HLTA qualification or has equivalent experience.
- Has strong classroom practice and is confident leading whole‑class learning.
- Is passionate about supporting children of all backgrounds and abilities.
- Demonstrates excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
- Brings positivity, resilience and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Is dedicated to upholding the values, ethos and ambitions of Hatfield Academy.
Interested in Applying?
If you are passionate about education, looking for a fresh opportunity, or simply want to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at the job description and candidate pack to find out more about the role and how to apply or contact our recruitment team at recruitment@astreaacademytrust.org.
Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure all candidates can fully demonstrate their abilities.
In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, or members of the public.
Flexible Interview Dates:
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff. Every child should feel safe and should be protected from any form of child abuse. We have robust policies and procedures that support our commitment to Safeguarding, this includes our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. The in-house Safeguarding teams at each Academy work in partnership with families and safeguarding partners to ensure the safety of children is paramount. We are committed to ensuring that all staff access regular, contextual safeguarding training to meet the needs of the local community.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Hatfield Academy
- School type
- Academies, None, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 378 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hatfield Academy website
Hatfield Academy is a larger than average-sized primary academy situated in the North of Sheffield with over 400 children on roll from Year 1 to Year 6.
The curriculum at Hatfield Academy is designed with our whole community at the very heart. Our pupils will develop reading, writing and mathematical skills alongside first hand experiences that will inspire them to be successful members of society. The HATTERS attributes underpin our curriculum to ensure when our pupils leave Hatfield Academy they will be articulate, confident and thoughtful members of the local community.
It is a vibrant and exciting Academy that is on a journey to achieving excellence in all areas. We make a promise to every child, that we will do whatever it takes to ensure they are successful at our Academy. We have extremely high expectations and aspirations for our pupils, which promotes a culture of excellence in all we do.
Together we believe we will improve children’s life chances by creating a culture of resilience, aspiration and determination. We are committed to taking children on an inspirational journey of educational excellence, developing global citizenship and securing their passport to a career of their choice.
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