Job description
Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Sheffield
Pay Rate: Up to £130 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you a skilled and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant ready to inspire and support learners across the curriculum?
GSL Education are looking for a committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and inclusive school in Sheffield. This role offers the opportunity to lead learning activities, deliver planned lessons, and provide targeted support to help pupils achieve their best.
As an Higher Level Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering planned lessons to whole classes during teacher absence.
- Supporting the preparation and delivery of high-quality lessons.
- Leading small group and one-to-one interventions to boost learning progress.
- Monitoring and recording pupil progress, offering feedback to staff and pupils.
- Promoting a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
To be successful as an Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you should:
- Hold a recognised HLTA qualification or have substantial relevant experience.
- Have proven experience supporting teaching and learning across Key Stages.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and classroom management skills.
- Be adaptable, proactive, and able to work independently.
- Hold an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.
- Provide a full, 10-year career history (CV) with any gaps explained.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
To apply for the role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant, click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV. A dedicated consultant will be in touch to discuss your application.