HLTA
Job description
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Barnsley & Sheffield
Location: Barnsley & Sheffield
Salary: £90 - £105 per day (Depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Part-time & Permanent roles available
Start Date: Immediate & September 2025 starts
About the Role
We are looking for experienced and passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to work across schools in Barnsley and Sheffield. The role involves leading whole-class learning, supporting teachers, and working with small groups or individual students.
Key Responsibilities:
✅ Delivering planned lessons and leading whole-class sessions
✅ Providing targeted support for students, including those with SEN
✅ Assisting in lesson planning and classroom management
✅ Working closely with teachers to track student progress
✅ Covering classes in the absence of the teacher
Requirements:
✔️ HLTA qualification (or relevant experience)
✔️ Previous experience working in a school setting
✔️ Strong classroom management and communication skills
✔️ Ability to adapt to different year groups and subjects
✔️ Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
Benefits:
Competitive pay rates
Flexible working options
Career progression opportunities
Supportive school environments
Apply Now! If you are a confident and dedicated HLTA looking for your next opportunity
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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