Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Contract: Temporary posts available – ending 31 August 2027

Salary: Grade 6 from £33,143 pro rata. Term Time only 39 weeks - 37 hours per week

Actual pro rated salary £28,506

Start Date: ASAP

Closing date: Until position filled

Due to the increasing number of children permanently excluded from mainstream schools, the Sheffield Inclusion Centre is expanding. At present we have a large site at Spring Lane as well as 8 smaller sites/bases across the city to meet local need – we intend to expand extensively the number of bases into areas we do not serve at the moment. These sites are smaller with approximately 15 children, many of whom have experienced trauma or/and have had unmet SEND needs.

The new bases will be very different in nature and specialisms include:

• SEND (20% of our school have EHCPs)
• ESOL (working mainly with our Roma/Slovakian children)
• general wraparound bases working with children who need support from a variety of agencies 
• reintegration – enabling more of our pupils to return to a mainstream school

At the Sheffield Inclusion Centre , we support and develop the careers of the right people who bring consistency and care to our children.

We are looking to appoint a HLTA, and we would welcome applicants from all educational sectors: primary, secondary, specialist or PRU/alternative provisions. This position presents a genuine opportunity for a graduate to develop into a qualified teacher. You will receive training in teaching techniques, planning, behaviour management, SEND and safeguarding. Once you have worked with us you will be equipped to work anywhere and you will be a highly respected practitioner with a toolkit of skills. That’s if you want to leave us once you meet our fantastic children!

Everything we do is based on relationships so your personality is very important to us. You should be a character! You will be confident, energetic and a team player with a good sense of humour. If you feel that you have the dedication, resilience and understanding of the needs of our children, we would welcome your application.

Applicants will ideally meet the following criteria:

• confident
• energetic
• good sense of humour
• team player
• flexible

We are looking for a HLTA who can:  

• teach English, Maths or Science to small groups.
• help deliver a curriculum with a strong focus on pupil engagement and creativity.
• show dedication and patience in working with children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties.
• rise to the physical and emotional challenges of teaching children who are disaffected with education.
• show commitment to understanding and improving the life circumstances of all our children.
• have high aspirations for all of our children.
• be a big personality!

Experience working with young people with emotional, social and behavioural difficulties is an advantage, but by no means essential as full training will be given.

The successful candidate will entirely share our commitment to our children. The education and support we provide is personalised, dynamic and ever-changing. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to both lead and participate in effective teams.

We are a multi-site school, therefore holding a driving licence would be advantageous. With our multitude of sites, there is an expectation that you will work in any part of Sheffield.

In turn, we can offer our commitment to your professional development and the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our children.

You should also include in your application (no AI bland applications!):

1. Your experience of working with vulnerable/disadvantaged children
2. Why you want to work with us and our children
3. Why you think our children would respect and enjoy being with you

Our salaries are some of the best in the city.  You will also have 13 weeks holiday.

What’s not to love – great salary, great holidays and great children! Come and join us.

If you want to come and meet our amazing children, please call us to visit – school reception and ask for Vickie – 01142 531988.

Application packs are available to download below or from www.sheffield.gov.uk – jobs page.

Please return your completed application form to Sheffield Inclusion Centre by email to enquiries@inclusion.sheffield.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults. We 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.