Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Salary: NJC 11-14 £22,608 - £24,097 (Actual) £26,403 - £28,142 (FTE) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: 37 hours term time plus 5 days (39 weeks)

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: 4th May 12noon

Interview date: 13th May 2026

Start date: June 2026

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our vibrant and inclusive school community at Lift Firth Park. As part of Lift Schools, we are proud to be a dynamic and ambitious school where staff are dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of young people every day.

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in raising attainment, supporting student wellbeing, and helping every learner to succeed.

Key responsibilities:

* Provide planned and unplanned lesson cover, delivering engaging and inclusive lessons * Support teachers with planning, assessment, and feedback to improve student progress * Deliver targeted interventions, including reading interventions, to support students making less than expected progress * Lead 1:1 and small group support sessions to close attainment gaps * Support students with SEND and additional needs to access learning effectively * Monitor, record, and report on student progress and attainment * Contribute to a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment, promoting strong behaviour and wellbeing

Essential criteria:

* Level 3 HLTA qualification (or equivalent) * GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent * Experience working with young people in a school or similar setting * Ability to support teaching and learning across a range of subjects * Experience delivering targeted interventions, including 1:1 and small group work (e.g. reading interventions) * Good understanding of student learning, including SEND needs * Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other staff * Confident in leading learning, including covering lessons where required * Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing * Positive, patient, and resilient approach to supporting students

Why Lift Firth Park?

Lift Firth Park is a vibrant, mixed secondary school for students aged 11-16, proudly rated Good by Ofsted in April 2024. Located in Shiregreen, Sheffield, we serve around 1,200 pupils and reflect a richly diverse community, with more than a third of students speaking English as an additional language.

The school is currently undergoing an exciting period of transformational change, and we are already seeing its positive impact-in the classroom, across the curriculum and throughout our culture. This is an excellent time to join our team. We are looking for individuals who share our dedication to inclusive, aspirational education and who are excited to contribute to our renewed vision and ambitious future.

We would warmly welcome visits to the school, please contact us.

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