Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Sheffield, S2

£132 per day

Start date: ASAP

Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement 

Working hours: Monday – Friday 08:00 - 16:00, term time only

Unique School Solutions are supporting a through school in the S2 area of Sheffield to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. The role will involve delivering pre-planned English, Maths and Science lessons to students across Key Stages 2-4, many of whom have Special Educational Needs and struggle to manage their emotions and behaviours. The job is to start ASAP and for the right person could lead to a permanent job after 12 weeks.

About the school:

• Through school supporting students aged 5-16 years of age
• Diverse community which the school serves
• Ofsted rated "Good" school in all areas
• Supportive and well organised leadership team

Essential requirements for the role:

• Previous experience working with children with Special Educational Needs or behavioural difficulties
• Experience working in a Pupil Referral Unit or Young Offenders Institute beneficial
• Previous experience of leading classes and delivering pre-planned schemes of work
• Strong behaviour management skills
• The ability to build rapport with young learners

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 inhouse payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay
• Access to over 30 FREE, high quality training courses
• Refer a friend scheme
• Access to exclusive opportunities via our partner schools
• The opportunity to gain permanent employment after 12 weeks with no barriers due to our free temp – perm offer to schools

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 offender’s 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.