HLTA

TeacherActive

HLTA JOB ADVERT

Job Title: HLTA Teacher 

Location: Sheffield 

Start Date: September Start 

Salary: £110 - £140 per day 

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant?

Do you have a strong understanding of the Key Stage 2 curriculum and a passion for helping pupils achieve their full potential?

Are you confident leading learning, supporting pupils with SEND, and delivering engaging lessons within a primary classroom?

If so, TeacherActive would love to hear from you!

TeacherActive is currently recruiting for a confident and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school. This can be a temporary or long-term opportunity with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate.

We are looking for a proactive HLTA who is passionate about supporting pupils' learning and development, particularly within Key Stage 2. The successful candidate will be confident supporting whole-class learning, delivering planned interventions, covering lessons where required, and working closely with teaching staff to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment.

  • Early Career Teachers are also welcome to apply.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Previous experience working as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant or an experienced Teaching Assistant within a primary school
  •  A Level 4 Teaching Assistant qualification (or working towards one)
  •  A strong knowledge and understanding of the Key Stage 2 curriculum
  •  Previous experience supporting children with SEND
  • Excellent classroom management skills and the confidence to lead a class when required
  • Experience delivering learning activities, including contributing to lesson preparation, selecting appropriate resources, and delivering planned elements of lessons
  •  Substantial experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a school setting
  • Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills
  • A positive, flexible and proactive approach to supporting teaching and learning

In return, you can expect to receive:

  • A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy on boarding process
  • Guaranteed Payment Scheme (*Terms and Conditions apply*)
  •  CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
  • Market-leading rates of pay
  • TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply


Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, HLTA, or an Early Career Teacher looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity with the potential to secure a permanent role, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your education career with TeacherActive.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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