HLTA
| Posting date: | 03 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 June 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 8LT |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7c859510-3ca9-40da-8efd-77260fec0dd4 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen. The Governors of our school are seeking to appoint a dedicated and highly skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.
This varied role will involve supporting teaching and learning within the classroom for part of the day, alongside leading and delivering engaging wider curriculum activities throughout the week.
Stradbroke is a vibrant and inclusive learning community of approximately 500 pupils. This includes a large nursery and an Integrated Resource Unit supporting children with complex SEND needs. Following our most recent inspection in summer 2022, the school continues to be judged as Good in all areas. We are now looking for an individual who can further enhance our provision and help us deliver exceptional learning experiences.
We are seeking a committed and professional practitioner who:
• Is passionate about delivering creative, innovative outdoor learning experiences through sports and crafts
• Can plan and deliver personalised, adaptive, and inclusive sessions for small groups of pupils
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Works effectively as part of a collaborative and supportive team
• Has an awareness of SEND strategies and a genuine interest in supporting vulnerable children
• Is resilient, enthusiastic, and motivated to make a real difference to the lives of pupils, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds
• A passion for the outdoors
• A recognised Forest School Leader qualification is desired, but not essential – training can be offered to the successful candidate
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer:
• Enthusiastic, friendly, and engaged pupils
• A supportive and positive staff team
• Excellent facilities for outdoor learning and sports year round
• Excellent opportunities for professional development, including bespoke CPD
Further details about the role
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. To arrange a visit or an informal discussion with the Headteacher, please contact the school office on 0114 239 9320.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
An exciting opportunity has arisen. The Governors of our school are seeking to appoint a dedicated and highly skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.
This varied role will involve supporting teaching and learning within the classroom for part of the day, alongside leading and delivering engaging wider curriculum activities throughout the week.
Stradbroke is a vibrant and inclusive learning community of approximately 500 pupils. This includes a large nursery and an Integrated Resource Unit supporting children with complex SEND needs. Following our most recent inspection in summer 2022, the school continues to be judged as Good in all areas. We are now looking for an individual who can further enhance our provision and help us deliver exceptional learning experiences.
We are seeking a committed and professional practitioner who:
• Is passionate about delivering creative, innovative outdoor learning experiences through sports and crafts
• Can plan and deliver personalised, adaptive, and inclusive sessions for small groups of pupils
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Works effectively as part of a collaborative and supportive team
• Has an awareness of SEND strategies and a genuine interest in supporting vulnerable children
• Is resilient, enthusiastic, and motivated to make a real difference to the lives of pupils, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds
• A passion for the outdoors
• A recognised Forest School Leader qualification is desired, but not essential – training can be offered to the successful candidate
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer:
• Enthusiastic, friendly, and engaged pupils
• A supportive and positive staff team
• Excellent facilities for outdoor learning and sports year round
• Excellent opportunities for professional development, including bespoke CPD
Further details about the role
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. To arrange a visit or an informal discussion with the Headteacher, please contact the school office on 0114 239 9320.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.