Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – September 2026 start

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Primary

Sheffield, S6

From £115 per day

Start date: September 2026

Contract type: Long-term

Working hours: Full-time Monday – Friday (term time only)

Unique School Solutions is supporting a warm and welcoming primary school in the S6 area of Sheffield to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced HLTA on a long-term temporary basis from September 2026. This is a full-time, long-term ongoing role. This role would suit an ECT looking to gain further experience in the classroom or an experienced HLTA.

The school is a happy, safe and exciting place of learning. They strive to make strong relationships and genuine partnerships with families and the wider community to support children on their journey in life. Every child is known and valued

About the school:

• Supportive senior leadership team
• Ofsted Good school
• Engaged students and local community
• Engaging MAT

The role

• Leading whole classes with teaching and learning across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
• Utilising in school support staff whilst delivering lessons
• Reporting progress and feedback to class teachers
• Follow school safeguarding, behaviour, and health and safety policies at all times

Essential requirements for the role:

• Minimum Level 3 Teaching and Learning qualification (or equivalent)
• Confidence to deliver and adapt pre-planned lessons across Key Stages 1 and Key Stages 2
• Previous/recent experience working as a HLTA within a primary school
• Strong curriculum knowledge
• Flexibility to work across different classes

By working with Unique School Solutions, you will benefit from:

• The support of an experienced team of specialist consultants as well as a dedicated consultant who will be your point of contact from start to finish
• Paid via PAYE only with an in-house payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay
• Access to over 100 FREE, relevant, high-quality training courses all CIPD accredited
• Refer a friend scheme
• Access to exclusive opportunities via our partner schools
• The opportunity to gain permanent employment after 12 weeks

All candidates must adhere to our stringent vetting procedure, which includes a face-to-face registration, professional references, and an Enhanced DBS.

Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Unique School Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.