HLTA with pastoral responsibilities

Netherthorpe Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 7JA

26 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours a week 39 weeks a year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: NJC Grade 5

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you looking for a school position where you can really make a positive difference to children’s lives? Where children love learning and diversity is celebrated? Where a dedicated staff team shares a positive ethos and everyone is valued and cared for?

Netherthorpe Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive one-form-entry school close to the heart of the city. We are looking for someone who cares for children and sees their education as something that includes, but is not limited to, academic achievement. We are seeking an HLTA, who will, primarily work with individuals and small groups of children to support and develop their well-being and personal development. The successful candidate wills also be able to work with our parents to ensure our pupils are happy, confident, kind and respectful of one another’s individuality. Additionally, there will be some aspects of whole class teaching involved in the role. The HLTA we recruit will have high aspirations, not only for their own career but for every single one of our children.

Our strength at Netherthorpe is the diversity of the community we serve. Our children love coming to school and share a passion for learning. The majority speak an additional language – at any one time there are approximately 20 different languages spoken across school. This creates rich and exciting learning opportunities for the whole school community.

The appointed candidate will:

• work with groups of children, identified as needing additional pastoral care.
• support teachers in identifying and implementing strategies that will help children to self-regulate and access learning, including reviewing behaviour related targets as required.
• contribute to the development and delivery of programmes which assist children and young people to develop positive attitudes towards themselves and others, encourage enhanced motivation, self-esteem and educational achievement.
• Work with individuals or small groups of children on specific aspects of need through a range of strategies and structured interventions.
• Help identify personal, community, family and school based issues which are having an adverse effect on individual children and young people.
• work closely alongside our Learning Mentor to engage with outside agencies and families to support children in and beyond school.
• Teach whole classes or groups of children, as required, particularly to cover absence or release time.

In addition, the successful candidate will:

• be patient and kind
• understand the needs of young children and work actively to develop positive relationships with them and their families
• be curious, not judgemental
• be a positive role model
• be a team player.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can provide the successful candidate with:

• the opportunity to work with our amazing and hard-working children
• the SLT and governing body’s commitment to your ongoing professional development, including training that is specific to the pastoral side of the role, if appropriate
• support and mentoring
• the chance to have a truly positive impact and role in supporting children to prepare successfully for secondary school and beyond.

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.

School visits are strongly encouraged. To arrange an appointment, please contact the School Business Manager, Sarah Skelton, on 0114 2726384. To discuss the role informally, please ask to speak to the headteacher, Elizabeth Gray. Completed application forms, and any queries about the recruitment process, should be addressed to recruitment@netherthorpe.sheffield.sch.uk.

Netherthorpe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Children’s Barred List check. Candidates are asked to read the school’s safeguarding policy, which is available at:

www.netherthorpe.sheffield.sch.uk/page/safeguarding-at-netherthorpe

Closing date for applications: 11.59pm on Sunday 5th July 2026

Assessment activities and interview Tuesday 14th July 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We will do an online search of shortlisted candidates

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.

High Level Teaching Assistant JD.doc - 75 KB (opens in new tab)

HLTA PS Level 4.doc - 64 KB (opens in new tab)

About Netherthorpe Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 247 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Netherthorpe Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@netherthorpe.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01142726834
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/netherthorpe-primary-school

Netherthorpe Primary is a vibrant and inclusive one-form-entry school close to the heart of the city. We are looking for someone who cares for children and sees their education as something that includes, but is not limited to, academic
achievement. We are seeking a committed colleague who will work with our children, parents and carers to ensure our pupils are given the best opportunities to reach their potential. To be happy, confident, kind and respectful of one
another’s individuality.
Our strength at Netherthorpe is the diversity of the community we serve. Our children love coming to school and share a passion for learning. The majority speak an additional language – at any one time there are approximately 20 different
languages spoken across school. This creates rich and exciting learning opportunities for the whole school community.

Arranging a visit to Netherthorpe Primary School

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

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